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The Devastating Effects of
TOXIC BLACK MOLD
Elizabeth Vaughan, MD
HELP!
I Can't Stop Eating
part 2
Building Your
Resistance to
STRESS
Ski Chilton, PhD
The TRUTH
About
the WATER
You're Drinking
Is Lack of Sleep
Making You
FAT?
Time to
Consider a
Health Savings Account
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We Live In a Polluted World
Are You
Polluted?
Possible
Health Issues
Food, water, the products
we use every day,
even the air we breathe
contain toxic metals:
Aluminum, Arsenic,
Cadmium, Lead, Mercury,
and many more.
Some people don’t eliminate
toxic metals well.
Coronary artery
or peripheral vascular disease
Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease
Kidney and liver damage
Asthma and chronic lung disease
Damaged immune system
Autoimmune diseases
Reproductive disorders
Skin disorders
Cancer
What is Chelation?
From the Greek word chele (meaning claw), chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is the use
of drugs (chelators) to bind toxic heavy metals in your body so they can be flushed out. After
testing patients for 15 different toxic metals, we may recommend chelation, which will
treat the cause, not the symptoms, of illness. Used in combination with lifestyle changes and
nutritional therapies, chelation can help to bring the body back into balance, testore health and vitality.
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CONTENTS
Departments
Inside This Issue
The Devastating Effects of
Toxic Black Mold
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COOKINGcorner
Paulette Mitchell
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NEWSbriefs
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HELP! I Can't Stop Eating, pt. 2
Dr. Ski (Floyd) H. Chilton
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PRESCRIPTIONforLIVING
Bernie Siegel, MD
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5 Simple Ways to Have
Stress-Free Days
Lucy Wellmaker
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MOVEMENTasMEDICINE
Jade Teta, ND, CSCS
Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, CSCS
32
Choosing the Right Mattress
Dr. Steve Willen
25
Is Lack of Sleep
Making You Fat?
Jade Teta, ND, CSCS
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C'MONlet'sLAUGH
Marilyn Sprague-Smith
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The Truth About the
Water You're Drinking
Caryl J. Guth, MD
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How to Build Your
Resistance to Stress
Dr. Gail Sanders Durgin
Dr. Robert Grove
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The True Spirit of Giving
Felicia Brown
47
Why Live Blood Analysis
is Important
Alex Thompson
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GREYmatters
Bob Reece
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KNOWyourHERBS
Wendy Evensen
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COMMUNITYresources
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NUGGETSofWISDOM
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COMMUNITYcalendar
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ONGOINGevents
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the devastating effects of
TOXIC BLACK MOLD
I
leaned over and gave Melinda a long hug. I had not seen her in
almost a year. The slender, Asian American, 25 year old woman
looked worn out. She was in a wheelchair and had a catheter bag
draining her bladder. She complained, “I can’t see you, Dr. Vaughan, but
I know your voice and your hugs.”
I teared up, “You’ve been through a lot, Melinda. I think we can get
you better. But you have to promise me that you won’t get pregnant this
time!”
“I promise I’m not going to get pregnant again,” she
swore.
A local teaching hospital discharged her after treating her for Devic’s Disease, a neurological autoimmune
disease of unknown cause. It is similar to but distinct
from multiple sclerosis. It’s more common in Asians
than other races. Melinda developed the characteristic symptoms of Devic’s shortly after the birth of her
second child. She became paralyzed below her chest
(due to her second episode of transverse myelitis) and
lost all vision in her left eye. She had previously developed complete blindness in her right eye after the
birth of her first son. She received high-dose steroids
and plasmapheresis at the teaching hospital which
removed damaging antibodies and toxins from her
blood. This saved her life.
“My Mom’s taking care of Eric, the baby, and my
Mother-in-law is taking care of David, my 3-yearold,” Melinda said.
“Well, your kids want their Mommy back,” I said.
“We need to start you on the treatment for Black Mold
that we talked about last year before you got pregnant.
Hopefully, you’ll regain strength in your legs, get rid of
the bladder catheter and get some vision back in your
left eye.”
“I’m ready,” Melinda replied. “That’s why I’m
here.” Melinda and I both knew what had caused
the blindness and paralysis…Toxic Black Mold.
Past History
As I looked at Melinda, I thought about the first
time I met her. She had walked into my office a
year ago because she thought that she had illness
due to Toxic Black Mold, Stachybotrys chartaru or
Stachy for short.
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by Elizabeth R. Vaughan, MD
She had moved into a trailer with
her boyfriend four years ago. Around the
same time she also had some silver fillings replaced with composites. Shortly
afterwards she started getting sick all
the time. She developed a flu-like illness with profound fatigue and never
really recovered from this. She had occasional pain in her eyes. They were red,
irritated, teared up a lot and were sensitive to fluorescent light. She got sinus
congestion and felt short of breath all
the time. She developed irritable bowel
with alternating diarrhea and constipation. Her joints and muscles hurt. And
she couldn’t think clearly anymore. She
had problems remembering names, carrying on conversations, and felt like she
was in a fog much of the time.
Two and half years ago, she awakened with severe pain behind her right
eye. Her eyelid was puffy and she went
to the Emergency Room. A CT scan
showed that she had some swelling of
the occipital nerve behind the right eye
and she was diagnosed with optic neuritis. Within 24 hours she went blind in
that right eye and high-dose intravenous
steroids did not help. Tests to determine
the cause were all negative including
those for multiple sclerosis.
She continued to develop new
weird symptoms. She didn’t like people
touching her skin. She sweated more
at night. She was moody, irritable, and
thirsty all the time. She had numbness
and tingling, and a metallic taste in her
mouth at various times.
Then she got pregnant and many of
her symptoms cleared up. She was still
blind in her right eye, but most of the
other problems calmed down. She felt
great when she was pregnant.
After delivery, most of her symptoms
came back and were worse than she had
ever experienced before. On top of that,
she developed sudden numbness in her
trunk and legs. A neurologist diagnosed
her with acute transverse myelitis and
this time the high-dose intravenous steroids improved her symptoms.
She continued to have problems
thinking clearly. She developed increased sensitivity to chemicals. She
couldn’t wear or be around perfumes or
burning candles. She eliminated all the
air fresheners in her house. She wasn’t
able to shop because of the odors from
chemicals in stores. Household cleaning products were the worst. All of these
made her sick.
She saw a neurologist, rheumatologist, ophthalmologist and her primary
care physician. She had a lot of lab work
done suggesting she might have an autoimmune disease like lupus, Sjogren’s
syndrome or scleroderma. But the tests
were not definitive enough to pin a specific diagnosis on her. She had the test
for Lyme disease. That was negative too.
Melinda asked if the Black Mold in her
trailer could cause her illness. No one
knew enough about it and didn’t think
that was the underlying problem.
First Visit, One Year Ago
Melinda told me her history and it
was all too familiar. I had seen many patients who had neurodegenerative disorders due to toxic mold exposure and
sensitivity. Many physicians do not recognize illness due to Black Mold, Aspergillus and various other molds that produce toxins called myco (from fungus)
toxins. Illness due to toxic mold causes a
variety of different symptoms and rarely
causes the exact same combination in
different people. This is why it is so difficult to diagnose.
I had seen
patients with
illness due to
toxic
mold
that had been
given diagnoses of Chronic
Fatigue
Syndrome, irritable bowel,
dementia, multiple sclerosis, asthma,
fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, unexplained weight gain, migraine headaches and menstrual irregularities. They
all recovered with treatment for toxic
mold.
Melinda had moved from her trailer
18 months before after recovering from
the transverse myelitis because she
thought the mold in her trailer was causing her illness. She had read everything
she could about Black Mold on the Internet. She was on a lot of supplements
and medications.
“I don’t want to lose the vision in
my left eye,” Melinda said. “I really think
this is all caused by Black Mold even
though the tests that I did in my trailer
were negative. I got mold plates and it
didn’t show any Stachy. I still think it was
there. I don’t want to get pregnant before
finding out what is going on.”
“I agree completely,” I reassured.
“Black Mold or Stachy usually isn’t
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picked up with plates or air samples. You have to swab the
surfaces, and even then, you may miss it. Just don’t get pregnant until we sort out what’s going on and get you treated. As
you saw with your first pregnancy, many of your symptoms
cleared up transiently. When a woman is pregnant, her body is
more tolerant of foreign invaders and substances. Her immune
system calms down. This allows her to tolerate and not attack
her own baby. But behind the scenes, the mold is causing progressive damage which causes an even more severe eruption
of the illness after delivery.”
I drew blood work for antibodies to Stachy. We also obtained a sample of her sputum and sent this off for a PCR
(polymerase chain reaction) test to identify tiny amounts of
DNA from Stachy that might be living in her lungs. There were
many other tests I wanted to get, but she could only afford
these two.
Follow Up
I saw her back in the office to review the results of her
lab work which showed that she had extremely high levels of
antibodies to Stachy.
“Melinda, the normal range for IgM antibodies is 0-1735.
Your level is close to 7000. Normal levels for IgG are 0-1583.
Your level is close to 5000. You clearly have ongoing exposure
to the mold in your current home. Your numbers should be
much lower if you left all the Stachy behind when you moved
from your trailer 18 months ago. These high levels of antibodies are not left over from being exposed to mold in the trailer.
You’re going to have to decontaminate your house, either that
or move out.
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“My favorite quote from Dr. Walter Crinnion, NMD, who
taught me about Black Mold Illness, is ‘Walk out of the front
door of the house, strip off all your clothes and get in your car
and drive away.’ He didn’t feel that it’s possible to do mold
remediation (clean the mold out of the house) when the mold
is Stachy and a person has the genetic makeup that triggers
an autoimmune reaction to the mold. I’ll leave it up to you.
Stachy can be in your clothes, upholstery, drapery, books,
shoes, carpeting, and almost any household item. You may
need to replace many of these things or leave them behind,”
I explained.
“We did a lot of things before we moved, so I’ll see what
else we can do. We just can’t afford to move right now,” Melinda replied.
“I understand, but at least you’re aware of what you’re
fighting,” I said.
“The good news is that your PCR testing was negative.
This means that you don’t have an overwhelming infection
of Stachy in your lungs. It doesn’t rule out the possibility that
you have a little Stachy in your lungs. I suggest treating you
with an antifungal in addition to treatment for the mycotoxins
themselves.
“I’m certain that you have Black Mold Illness causing a
neurodegenerative disorder with your right eye blindness, the
transient transverse myelitis causing numbness, the fatigue,
and your memory problems. Not being able to think clearly is
a form of encephalitis or inflammation of the brain due to the
autoimmune reaction triggered by the Stachy,” I explained.
“I knew it all along,” said Melinda. “Thanks for believing
me and doing the test.”
I scheduled her for a series of nutritional IVs to help her
get stronger before I tested her for toxic metals. Patients frequently have heavy metal toxicity in addition to mold illness
and toxic metals complicate the treatment of Stachy. I prescribed a strong antifungal to kill Stachy, Diflucan or fluconazole 200 mg a day.
Set Back
Melinda called a couple of days later, “I’m pregnant. I’m
happy and I’m scared! What do I do now?”
“You’ll probably feel better within a few weeks. Have
your OB/GYN start you on the fluconazole when it’s safe for
you to take it during your pregnancy and continue working
on removing the mold from your house. The only other way
that you can reduce the mycotoxins in your body during your
pregnancy that is safe for the baby would be to get a series of
colonics. Stay in touch, especially after you deliver,” I cautioned, shaking my head in disbelief.
Melinda called us back a couple of weeks later and spoke
to Tammy, “I’m feeling so much better. So many of my symptoms have cleared up. Maybe it will stay gone.”
“I’m really happy for you. Let us know if we can do anything for you,” replied Tammy.
Nine Months Later
Melinda called the office nine months later. She had had
an uneventful pregnancy and her son was in good health.
She had never taken the fluconazole. About one month after
delivery, brain fog, irritable bowel symptoms, chest pain and
shortness of breath all recurred. New symptoms, this time,
were loss of vision in her good eye and progressive new leg
weakness that started in her feet and now went up to her hips.
Lastly, she couldn’t empty her bladder.
“Dr. Vaughan, can you see me this afternoon?” Melinda
asked.
“I can’t help you right now,” I teared up. “Go to the emergency department at the hospital, now. You need emergency
evaluation and treatment. I can see you after you are stable.”
Back to the Present
Six weeks later, Melinda returned to my office. She sat
in her wheelchair with her catheter bag. She could move her
arms and she had some movement in her legs but she was
extremely weak. Her eyes were dull. She was not been able to
see out of either eye.
“Let’s do a couple of nutritional IVs and then we’ll test
you for heavy metals using intravenous chelators to determine
whether or not you have heavy metals contributing to this. I’m
going to go ahead and start you on fluconazole,” I said.
Melinda agreed and each time she came in for her nutritional IV’s she felt better. She was still blind and had profound
weakness in her legs. But her shortness of breath improved,
her chest pain cleared up and she was able to stop using the
bladder catheter within a few weeks.
She always brought in new information about treatment
options and asked to switch to a different antifungal, itraconazole, Sporanox.
“I’m fine with that. It is stronger and much more expensive, but it should work well. I’ll write a prescription for you.
Stop the fluconazole,” I said. Inwardly, I smiled. Treating complicated patients like Melinda was very much a partnership.
Other doctors might feel threatened by patients who want to
direct their medical care, but most of these people have lost
all faith in the medical system. They learn out of necessity that
they aren’t going to get well without being actively involved
in their care. Even a little pushy. I found my only problem was
keeping up with them.
The itraconazole worked even better for her. She still had
the weakness in her legs, but she had more energy and she
was more awake. Some of the tingling in her legs started getting better.
Several weeks later, I felt that she was strong enough to be
tested for heavy metals. On the day of the test, she tolerated
the IV chelation without any problems. Several hours after
her chelation, Tammy’s phone rang. She had given Melinda
her number and when she heard Melinda’s voice, Tammy’s
heart stopped. She was afraid Melinda had had a bad reaction
to chelation since she was so fragile. “How are you doing?”
Tammy asked.
New Vision
Melinda started crying, “I can see, Tammy. I can actually
see the best I’ve been able to see in months. I am walking
around my house. I couldn’t do this a couple of hours ago.
I’ve been standing up for several minutes now. Usually I can’t
stand for this long a period of time. I’m calling you on my cell
phone because I want you to be with me as I walk into my
son’s room. I’m opening his door. I’m going to be able to see
my baby, Eric, for the first time since I got sick.”
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“Praise Jesus,” said Tammy. “I’m so happy for you!”
“My son is so beautiful. I can’t pick him up because I am
holding onto the cell phone, but he is so beautiful sleeping in
his crib. I can’t believe how much better I feel. I can see again
out of my left eye and I’ve been standing and walking for longer than I have since I got out of the hospital. I haven’t been
able to do this for months,” said Melinda.
“Well, there’s good news and bad news Melinda,” said
Tammy calmly. “I am really happy for you, but this may not
last.”
“Oh no!” said Melinda.
“People get better transiently and then their symptoms
generally come back. Each time you get chelation, you’ll get
a little bit better; but your symptoms will come back within a
couple of hours to a day or two. As you continue chelation,
that window of improved symptoms and feeling better will get
longer and longer each time. It’s going to take many rounds of
chelation before you stabilize and your vision stays clear and
you stay stronger permanently,” explained Tammy.
“I got it. When can I come back for my next round?” asked
Melinda. “I don’t want to get worse.”
“You can’t rush it,” said Tammy. “You have to wait a couple of weeks before your next round of chelation. Take the
oral chelator for five days then take the mineral supplements
to replace any minerals that the chelators washed out of you.
When you come back to review the results of your test, we can
chelate you again. This response means you have significant
levels of heavy metals on board,” said Tammy.
“Well, why can’t I go ahead and get chelation later this
week?” asked Melinda.
“Chelating drugs wear you down if you do it too often.
They don’t just chelate the toxic metals. They also use up other nutrients. These are powerful drugs and we have to follow
a well-defined established clinically tested protocol or else
you’ll get more tired,” Tammy explained.
“Whatever you say, I’ll do it. I just hope this lasts long
enough today so I can see my husband and he can see me
walk,” said Melinda.
“I hope so too Melinda. But when it starts to fade over
the next several hours or even tomorrow, don’t get too upset
because you’ll get it back, if it cleared up that much this time,”
reassured Tammy.
Tammy hung up the phone and screamed “Praise Jesus”
again and ran through the office telling everyone about Melinda’s vision and strength. We all cried at the same time. I had
seen this happen a number of times with different patients and
it was always a good sign that they would improve substantially with chelation.
Three Weeks Later
Melinda returned to the office in her wheelchair. The vision
in her left eye was gone again. All of her symptoms returned
except they were not quite as severe as they had been.
I reviewed the results of her urine toxic metals test. “You
have elevated levels of aluminum, cadmium, lead, nickel and
thallium. You also have small amounts of arsenic, bismuth, tin
and tungsten. We tested for fifteen toxic metals and you have
nine of them in your body. This suggests that you were exposed
to them, but you can’t get rid of them efficiently. These can
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interfere with your ability to detoxify other chemicals which
is why you’ve developed the chemical sensitivity. Lastly, they
can trigger auto-immune disease just like the Stachy. This is
when your body gets confused and attacks itself. So you have
lots of reasons for being as sick as you are: mold, mycotoxins,
toxic metals, and other chemicals. Fortunately, you have very
little mercury. You were able to eliminate it from your body
after you had your silver feelings removed several years ago.
Trust me, if you had not had that done you would probably be
much sicker now than you are.”
“Well, at least I did something right,” Melinda said.
I arranged for her to continue chelation and her itraconazole. She came in every three weeks to get IV chelation followed by an oral chelator. With each treatment she slowly got
stronger and the vision in her left eye improved.
Follow up testing after 16 rounds of chelation showed that
she still had small amounts of ten toxic metals in her system.
However, all of her levels were much lower than they had
been. She stopped chelation for a while because she felt so
much better. Now she was able to focus on other things in her
life besides her health.
Six Months Later
I called her to see how she was doing, “How have you
been Melinda? How is your vision?” I asked.
“Well, I’ll never be able to see anything out of the right
eye, but I’m able to read and work on the computer again
which I couldn’t do before. I’m still not able to drive, but my
vision is good enough in my left eye that I can function,” Melinda responded.
“How about the weakness in your legs?” I asked.
“That’s gone. My legs are fine. I still don’t have normal
feeling in my left leg. I can’t feel temperature in that leg. Otherwise, I’m doing great,” she replied.
“What about your brain fog? Your moods? How clearly are
you thinking?” I asked.
“Pretty good. I know I need more treatment, but it’s so
much better. I read about this doctor up in Maryland who uses
a cholesterol drug for treating Black Mold,” she said. “Right
now we’re getting ready to move because my husband is getting sick in this house.”
“You probably need to move for your kids’ health also.
They share your genes,” I said. “When you can, come back
and see us. I’m familiar with Dr. Shoemaker’s work in Maryland; in fact I talked to him about Black Mold at a recent conference. You may be right, you may need additional treatment.
We can learn together. For now, I’m delighted that you’re doing so much better,” I said.
“I’ll call and make an appointment to see you after we
finish moving,” replied Melinda.
“Take care of yourself, Melinda.”
Submitted by Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, Vaughan Integrative
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See page 30 for an explanation of Black Mold Syndrome
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Green Tea
for
Weight
Loss
A
ncient Chinese medicinal classic
Bencao Shiyi says, “Drinking tea
for a long time makes one thin".
Fast-forward 1,300 years and that is exactly what scientists have found today.
The use of tea as a health tonic for various
ailments dates back thousands of years to
when the brew was first discovered in
China.
Today, tea health information reveals therapeutic properties for almost every type of
health condition from arthritis,
heart disease, cancer and liver
disease to asthma, tooth decay,
stress and weight control.
Green tea is so multi-talented. It fights obesity in an
impressive number of ways. The two key
components are caffeine and EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). Together, they
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tea also contains theanine, which calms
the mind and promotes a relaxed awareness. The beauty of green tea is that while
reducing weight, it also cuts the risk of
obesity-related diseases.
This is what it does:
• Reduce the blood level cholesterols
and triglycerides, the chemical form in
which most fat exists in our body.
• Reduce the LDL (the bad cholesterol) but leave the HDL (the good cholesterol) alone.
• Protect the cholesterols from
damage by free radicals, thereby
reducing the heart disease risk. It
doesn't stop here. Green tea burns fat.
It is very effective in burning a particular harmful type of fat called visceral
fat, which is linked to type two diabetes.
What is the fastest way to lose
FREE
weight? Combining green tea with exercise is the most effective way to lose
weight because green tea increases your
endurance level. And consuming green
tea while maintaining an exercise regimen increases weight loss more than the
sum of its parts. Two studies conducted
by Kao Corporation found that drinking
green tea improves endurance performance by up to 24 percent, and
when you combine it with exercise
you can reduce weight gain by 90
percent.
How much do you actually
have to drink to get these amazing
metabolism boosting effects? Experts vary but the general consensus seems to be that 3 to 5 cups of
green tea per day is optimal. Drinking this
amount of brew can help burn an extra
70 calories per day, which amounts to 7
pounds per year.
Green tea is not a magic bullet for
weight-loss success; the key is balance.
You're not going to eat over 3500 calories
a day, drink a cup of green tea and make
it all go away - it just isn't going to happen. However, drinking green tea while
maintaining a healthy diet and increased
exercise routine will go a long way in
helping you lose weight and keep it off.
Green tea helps you with weight loss by
boosting your metabolic rate, regulating
your blood sugar and suppressing your
appetite. Though it isn’t a magic cure-all,
green tea can certainly boost your efforts
to lose weight and increase your overall
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Lifestyle Changes
for Creating an
Optimal Life
W
e become what we think
about all day long. Stress and
negative emotions are stored
in the mind and body and we act according to the stored facts and beliefs housed
in our subconscious mind. Whether we
are aware of it or not, these (subtle and
large) messages heard repeatedly, inflict
our beliefs, our decisions and our progress (or lack of) via our subconscious and
unconscious processing.
Today, we will take a look at an alternative approach to overriding and altering
the constant bombardment of miserable
reminders given to us daily by the news,
and learn action steps that can help create
an optimal life.
Below you will discover some effective action steps to help you make
a conscious decision to take control of
the negativity that “tries” to come your
way, harness it and begin a positive spin
that facilitates you in taking control of
your life.
• Instead of becoming fearful of
“what might happen”, remind yourself
that you have the ability within to create supportive subconscious images
and messages of what’s possible and
empowering.
• Proactively begin by acknowledging your feelings; silently ask yourself,
”Why do I feel this way?” By understanding what makes you feel the way you do
in a given situation, you also get to identify why you handle given circumstances
the way you do. With practice, you are
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• Allow yourself to (feel) be aware of
whatever emotions you are feeling and be
sure to give yourself permission to release
unhelpful/unhealthy thoughts and beliefs.
The more you are aware of your feelings
and take positive action steps, the more
self-control you will feel and hold. You
will quickly begin to respond vs. react to
situations with reinforced, desired outcomes. Keep in mind, anything important
is worthy of focus and practice; the more
you mindfully put action steps into practice, you will accelerate the feelings of
being more in control of your life (instead
of letting the broadcasters and others lead
you to a place that is exasperating).
• Moving forward, decide what
would be an optimal life for you. What
are some things that you desire in your
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side-tracked?
• Make a commitment to succeed
and write out goals. Be sure they are
measurable (“what, by when, where and
how” statements) and incorporate an action plan to ensure success.
• Create and read an inspiring affirmation statement that reinforces your
desired goal(s); be sure to especially use
it during challenging times.
By having these steps in place, you
develop an attitude of “I will succeed”.
You fortify your stamina and your determination to stay committed to reaching
your goals. Remember to review your
goals at least weekly and when needed,
modify your action plan. Make time for
yourself daily and spend time daydreaming of what it will be like when you reach
your goals.
Remember, you hold the key to your
success - not the newscasters or others.
Develop skills that will help you grow
confidence. Repetitively, mentally playing your empowering intended outcomes
is a great way to build your focus and
your determination to succeed. However,
you must take action and be committed
to the lifestyle that you deserve to have.
Knowing your thoughts influences your
emotions and your outcomes. Spend
time focusing on what you want (vs. don’t
want) and act like nothing can stop you.
When needed, take a different path to
your goals. Do this with passion and zeal
and expect to succeed!
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Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave.
If you use microwave, heat for 30-second intervals,
stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted
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Dip each pretzel into melted chocolate or spoon
chocolate over to cover the whole pretzel. Using
small tongs makes job easier. Let excess chocolate
drip back into bowl. If the chocolate gets too thick,
put back in the microwave for about 15 seconds or
place it back on the double boiler and stir until it
melts down again.
Sprinkle desired topping on each pretzel. Do this
over a tray or bowl.
Recipe provided by Charli Mills, a freelance writer on
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COOKINGcorner
Paulette Mitchell
MOCHA SAUCE
Makes 1 2/3 Cups
C
hocolate is one of the world’s most
beloved flavors. This rich and potent substance has long been valued as a food for the gods and an aphrodisiac. It’s no wonder why – it contains
natural compounds that stimulate the
nervous system and trigger the release of
endorphins to create a pleasurable feel
and mood boost. Caffeine, also, makes
us feel good, and some 19,000 studies
have linked coffee to health benefits, including reduced risks for some cancers,
diabetes, and gallstones.
This incredibly simple sauce, which
pairs chocolate with coffee, is a lovely
surprise that will impress even your most
discriminating guests. And, consumed
sensibly, it has many positive attributes.
Serve the sauce immediately after
preparing or make it in advance and
store in a tightly closed container in the
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refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The sauce
thickens as it cools, so thin the amount
you need in the microwave on LOW
heat and serve warm over ice cream,
cake, or poached pears.
Ingredients:
10 ounces semisweet chocolate,
coarsely chopped
1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
Preparation:
Heat water until simmering in the
bottom pan of a double boiler over high
heat. Put the chocolate in the top pan
of the double boiler and place over the
simmering water.
Reduce the heat to medium; stir occasionally as the chocolate melts. Add
the espresso and stir for 2 minutes until
the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Remove the top pan of the double
boiler and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in
the liqueur.
Tip:
A double boiler is a double pan,
with one sitting part way inside the other. The lower pot is used to hold simmering water, which gently heats the mixture in the top pot. Adjust the level of
the water so it does not touch the bottom
of the top pan. Use a double boiler to
cook heat-sensitive foods, such as custards, delicate sauces, and chocolate.
If you don’t have a double boiler, use a
stainless-steel bowl set over a saucepan
of simmering water.
Recipe from The Complete 15-Minute
Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast
and Fresh by Paulette Mitchell. Paulette
is known internationally for her quick-toprepare gourmet recipes. She is a lecturer, cooking instructor, television personality, and the author of 12 cookbooks,
including The Spirited Vegetarian, and
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In addition to adding a personal touch to your space, Innovated by Design also makes a difference by selecting materials, treatments, and furnishings that are eco-friendly. So if
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Greensboro Veterans Research Project –
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HE L P ! I Can't Stop Eating
part 2
by Dr. (Ski) Floyd H. Chilton
The Stuggle to Lose Weight
As A Triangle
So How do We Win this
Epic Battle?
ecently I was working with a very large man who wanted
to lose weight. After a very successful first few weeks,
the man came to me in tears and stated, “I thought this
was my destiny; I thought I had no choice. I thought I had no
control over my body.” Until we begin to understand the key
driver behind this obesity epidemic – our genes – getting to
and maintaining a healthy weight is essentially out of your
control. Left to fend for ourselves in this overabundant society,
our willpower stands little chance.
So what are some of the weapons you need to fight back
against these strong biological forces? I think of the struggle
to lose weight as a triangle. On one side, you have diet and
lifestyle. These old habits are hard enough to change – but it’s
made even harder by your biology, which makes up the second
side of the triangle. Your hormones and other signals given by
your hunter-gatherer genes control everything, from your appetite, to satiety, to how much energy you have, to how fast
you will put on or burn fat. And your biology, I’m sorry to tell
you, doesn’t want you to lose weight. In fact, every ancestral
survival gene within you is telling your body to do exactly the
opposite, as protection against a famine that’s not coming in
twenty-first century America.
“I feel like an addict,” one of the participants in a recent
study confessed to me before we began. And that’s not a specious comparison; in fact, your brain activity is very much like
one of an addict – your genes are sending signals that look very
much like the signals in an addict’s brain, and to many of the
same sites. Brain activity in the addiction regions of the brain
will be dramatically increased until you eat. And, without help,
that’s precisely what’s going to happen. This is why the challenge
that you face is so difficult. It’s certainly why most commercial
diet programs fail so miserably in a very short period of time.
The third side of the triangle is ‘willpower.’ But willpower is
typically no match for our genes.
I believe we must use approaches that work with our
genes—instead of against them—and set up critical social
structures. I have listed a few below:
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s The Right Diet: There were four distinct components to the
diet portion of the programs that I recommend:
(1) Calorie reduction. Participants typically start out be
reducing calories by 20% of what is necessary to maintain their
current weight. After 2 weeks, these individuals reduce their
basal calories by 30%.
As part of the calorie reduction, I often have individuals
conduct a soup fast once a week. During this soup fast, they
were allowed to consume soups with less than 140 kcal per
serving and a whole grain roll or baguette as well as water,
green tea or coffee as often as they felt they needed it. Most
participants consumed fewer than 700 kcal on that day.
(2) Increased daily fiber. Increasing dietary fiber is the
single most important component of losing weight. I typically
ask folks asked to increase their daily fiber intake to 14-16
grams fiber/1000 kcals consumed. We aim for a 70:30 ratio of
insoluble to soluble fiber.
(3) Increased polyphenols. I typically ask individuals to
increase the ingestion of polyphenols in their diet primarily
through the consumption of fruits, fruit juices and vegetables
high in trans-resveratrol, anthacyanins, ellagic acids and green
teas high in catechins.
Trans-resveratrol and the anthacyanins are found in the
skins of dark fruits and vegetables and are thought to be responsible for the French paradox. The catechins are found in green
tea and thought to be responsible for the Asian paradox.
4) Increased long chain omega-3 fatty acids. I always
ask people to increase consumption of long chain omega-3
fatty acids in their diets primarily through the consumption of
fatty fish and fish oil supplements. The suggested adult dose of
long chain omega-3s is 1250-1500 mg eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) + docosahexanoic acid (DHA)/day. Dietry fish oils have
been shown to help with weight loss, prevent heart disease
and stroke, help treat a number of inflammatory diseases, and
improve cognitive function.
s The Right Type of Exercise: Exercise at least 5 days a week
at least 30 minutes a day. When you are first starting, exercise
at least 30 minutes a day at a level to achieve 50-75 % of their
maximal heart rate for you age. Wear a heart rate monitor
to determine. As you get in shape, increase the heart rate to
70-85% of its maximum rate. I typically exercise three days a
week utilizing aerobic exercise (for example, walking, running,
treadmill) and two days utilizing circuit training, consisting of
aerobic exercise to warm up and cool down combined with
weight training and lifting exercises designed to work 8-10
muscle groups.
s Self-Esteem and Perception: As I have said before, the vast
majority of us are in this situation not because we’re lazy, pathetic, or weak, but because we’re genetically programmed to
do what we’re doing, even though it’s making us terribly sick.
Hearing this for the first time can be freeing. You are a good
and strong person struggling with something that’s been out
of your direct control. This is something you’re going to have
to tell yourself, loud and often, because what you’ll hear from
society (and probably, from yourself) is something different.
Even worse, this line of thinking can lead to a mini-rebellion
on your part – “I’m weak and bad? Oh, I’ll show you how weak
and bad I can be – by eating the entire box!”
Don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed, or to get
bogged down in feeling out of control, or as if the problem
has no solution. There is a solution. This is how you were programmed. Your reaction is a natural one. It is not, however, a
healthy one. But there are positive, rational, and easily implemented steps you can take to reverse that biology.
and I work out together -- and you can’t imagine the trash we
talk to each other, in the interests of motivating one another.
s Keep a Record: This is, of course, another form of accountability. A recent study suggested that the most important determinant of compliance to a diet was whether the individual on
the program documented their food intake. I suggest you keep
food and exercise logs. They’re very satisfying to look back on
– and good motivation when you feel yourself starting to slip.
Dr. (Ski) Floyd H. Chilton is currently a Full Professor in the
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Director of
the Wake Forest and Brigham and Women’s Center for Botanical
Lipids at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. Dr. Chilton
also founded the Program in Molecular Medicine at Wake Forest
University Health Sciences. Dr Chilton has authored or co-authored over 110 scientific articles and book chapters. He holds
32 issued and 17 pending patents. In 2005, Dr. Chilton wrote
a book, Inflammation Nation, which was published by Simon
and Schuster. In 2006, he wrote Win the War Within, which was
published by Rodale. Dr Chilton’s most recent book, The Gene
Smart Diet will be published by Rodale in early 2009.
Dr. Chilton has a financial interest arising from potential royalties from his published books Inflammation Nation, Win the
War Within and The Gene Smart Diet, and from potential product sales by Pilot Therapeutics and its holdings, including Gene
Smart Health and its subsidiaries, which may be partially related
to this research. His conflict of interest has been disclosed to
Wake Forest University Health Sciences and outside sponsors,
as appropriate, and is being institutionally managed.
s Accountability Structures: Willpower alone is not enough to
bring about this change. You’re going to have to marshal your
resources – and you start by realizing that you cannot do this
alone. If you have compulsive eating habits, you may want to
stop by a meeting for people who struggle with similar issues;
the twelve-step format has helped millions of people with a wide
range of dependency problems, including those on food.
If you are a person of faith, we encourage you to use
your spirituality to help you change. In virtually all religions,
participants are encouraged to keep their bodies healthy, as
well as their souls and their minds. Perhaps your relationship
with a higher power will help you to recognize your body as a
temple, and to treat it as such. I am a Christian and this is the
most critical aspect for me.
s Rally Your community: Tell two close friends what you are
doing, give them your starting weight, and tell them to hold you
accountable. Clean out the kitchen and get the whole family
involved. Find a Program Partner, someone who will go through
the program with you, and work through it together. My wife
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5
Simple Ways
to Have
Stress-Free
Days
Slow Down
With all the demands that you either accept from others or place on yourself, it’s
as though being in a hurry has become
a normal state of being. While rushing
around and multi-tasking may make you
think you are getting more done, it is
actually creating stress and not necessarily producing the results you want. Slow
down. Try doing one thing at a time and
doing it with care and attention. Notice
how time seems to stand still for you to
experience this. Notice the space you
create to experience joy. This is your
natural state.
Focus on What You Want
If you are feeling stressed, the last thing
you want to do is to create more stress
by spending time and energy thinking
and talking about all the things that are
causing you to feel stressed. Instead,
spend your time thinking, talking, or
writing about how you want things to be.
Visualize yourself achieving the success
you want. You will get more of whatever
you choose to focus on. Spend less time
discussing your problems and more
time discovering the solutions available
to you.
Be Where You Are
When you are in one place and you feel
like you need to be or should be somewhere else, you create stress. You can
only be in one place at a time. Be where
you are, whether you are stuck in traffic
or in an extremely long check-out line.
You are always right where you need to
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Be present and feel the peace as it flows
over you and washes away the stress.
Express Your Gratitude
You can not feel grateful and stressed
at the same time. Reduce your stress by
spending more time expressing your gratitude for all the good things in your life.
Find ways to express your gratitude on a
daily basis. Start a gratitude journal, and
write down three things you are grateful
for each day. Send thank you notes to
friends and family (and even to yourself)
expressing your gratitude for who they
are. Count your blessings every day and
feel your stress melt away.
Remember to Breathe
Your breath is what gives you life. The
way you breathe can determine how
you experience life. Fast and shallow
breathing makes you feel stressed. Slow
and deep breaths will release your stress.
Try it. Slowly breathe in everything you
want from life including love, joy and
peace. Slowly breathe out and release
all the things you don’t want including
any fear, anger or resentment. Take some
deep breaths everyday and remember less
stress is a breath away.
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our eyes are closed and soft behind
your eyelids. An eye pillow rests
gently on your eyes, blocking all
light from entering. Your forehead, face,
mouth and jaw are completely relaxed.
Your tongue feels plump and relaxed
inside of your mouth.
Your head and neck are fully supported with blankets beneath them. Your
torso and back rest gently against a bolster, passively releasing your shoulders
and upper chest. You find your arms supported at your sides with your wrists
placed comfortably at a level higher than
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Deep relaxation allows you to function in a more peaceful state, if only
briefly to undo the effects that stress has
produced.
Our lives are full of stressors, these
days more than ever with financial worries constantly looming in our midst. The
work of yoga relaxation can produce a
healing throughout the mind as well as
the body. Stress hormones are reduced,
high blood pressure can be lowered and
an overall feeling of well-being can be
attained through deep relaxation.
Every yoga class should include an
opportunity to fully relax and unwind.
Being warm, comfortable and supported
encourages a deeper relaxation. Often
fifteen to twenty minutes of relaxation
can leave you feeling as rested as if you
had taken a nap.
For those interested in a full class of
relaxation, try restorative yoga. It is a class
designed for letting go of things you’ve
held in your body and / or mind which
are not serving you in a positive manner.
You receive passive opening of the
physical body supported with props while
letting the mind go deeper into relaxation.
The practice of yoga incorporates
breath awareness. As you tune into the
breath you begin to leave behind any
stress within the body and mind. Most
yoga classes begin with a breathing technique that helps bring you into the present moment. The breathing enables you
to tap into your parasympathetic nervous
system where healing takes place.
Certainly most of us have been in a
situation which required us to take a deep
breath and relax. Breathing not only
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There are many benefits to practicing
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PRESCRIPTIONforLIVING
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Language
Y
our body can guide you to the life you were truly meant and feelings and not live solely
to live, which the majority of the world is not living. in your head and thoughts. DisMonday mornings we have more suicides, strokes, ill- tractions and drugs are not necnesses and heart attacks. I think our bodies are trying very essarily the proper response to your feelings. As a lawyer said
hard to tell us something about how our lives, jobs, relation- in a time of crisis, “I came to a conclusion that was imminently reasonable, totally logical and completely wrong because
ships and attitudes affect our bodies and our health.
Centuries ago in the Gospel of St. Thomas, Jesus shared while learning to think I almost forgot how to feel.”’
The reason most people have a hard time paying attention
these words: If you bring forth what is within you, what you
to their feelings is because their feelings
bring forth will save you. If you do not bring
are painful. The majority of people grow up
forth what is within you, what you do not
Healing and curing
with mottos to die by rather than mottos to
bring forth will destroy you. If we do not pay
are separate entities
live by. They need to abandon their painful
attention to our feelings and the messages
pasts and get over the destructive messagfrom our body then our body will assume
but a healed life resists
es received from various authority figures
we do not enjoy life and get us out of here
many illnesses and is
such as parents, teachers, clergy, doctors
as quickly as possible.
and others. The effect of words upon chilHis words present us with further inmore likely to lead
dren, up to the age of six, is hypnotic and
sight: He who seeks to save his life will lose
to a cured body.
very difficult for them to overcome when
it but he who is willing to lose his life will
they grow older. Often the search for better
save it. The message is: stop living your unfeelings leads to a variety of addictions and
true self’s life, which others imposed upon
you, and eliminate not yourself but what is killing you. Thus, violent behavior due to damaged nervous systems.
The language of your body doesn’t have to remain a seby paying attention to the messages from within your body,
cret. We would like you to learn from your body how to survive
you can save your life.
Yes, you can be born again and restore your body to its and be strong enough to stand up to the forces of nature while
healthiest state while letting it guide you to healing your life. A still supple enough to bend when the circumstances require it.
healed life carries many benefits, one of which can be a cured By bringing meaning to your symptoms you can be guided to
disease. Just as bacteria, viruses and plants alter their genetic heal. Pain is necessary for us to protect and define ourselves. If
make up to resist antibiotics, vaccines and weather changes we never experienced pain it would be a disaster for our lives
we are capable of inner healing too. It is a lot harder for us and bodies. But when we give the pain or affliction meaning
because our lives are more complicated, but if we listen to we do not have to suffer. Pain and suffering are two distinct
the messages from our intelligent cells and create an internal entities. Consciousness is non-local and we need to tune into
environment that nurtures life, then self induced healing can the messages we are receiving. Since organ recipients can tell
you about the lives of their donors we must realize our life is
become a more frequent occurrence.
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Several years ago I developed vertigo while training for a about emotional issues but things like accidents and tick bites.
marathon and doing all the other things I normally do. I asked However, by listening to my body I can help myself heal more
myself how I would describe this feeling to others and the rapidly, avoid chronic problems and not need a disease to get
words I heard were, “The world is spinning around”. I knew my needs met. So stop worrying about doing it right or failing
my body was telling me to slow down and rest. My body was because of messages from your past. Participate in your life
making it hard for me to get out of bed in the morning. You can and play as well as you can.
talk to your body and learn from it.
The body is our gift. It demonstrates what our lives are
If you are willing to rehearse and practice you can be- about just as a TV screen shows you the content of the procome the person you want to be. We know that your blood gram being viewed. I work with patients’ dreams and drawchemistry is changed by the role you play. Even actors expe- ings and know that the body can communicate in symbols
rience changes in their immune function and cortisol levels too. I use them to help make diagnoses so that patients can see
when performing in a play. A tragic play can lead to illness their inner wisdom displayed and help them make therapeutic
while acting in a comedy can help an actor resist disease. Re- choices.
member we are talking about healing your life. Healing and
The colors used in their drawings also carry meaning and
curing are separate entities but a healed life
express emotions. Art therapists and Junresists many illnesses and is more likely to
gian therapists are aware of this, though
Develop your
lead to a cured body.
it is not mentioned in medical school. It
Don’t let your beliefs get in the way. Let
multiple personalities and
is no accident that Solzhenitsyn, in his
your experience be what guides you. I have
book Cancer Ward, describes self induced
let the child within come forth.
learned from my body and the work of healhealing as “a rainbow colored butterfly.”
Experience love and humor
ers that amazing things can be accomplished
There you have the symbol of transformathat were never taught to me or discussed in
tion and all the emotions associated with
and feel what it does
medical school. If you live the way we are
it in one symbol. So do not be afraid to
for your body.
discussing, you are no longer a submissive,
step forward and listen to your body. This
long-suffering patient but a responsible paris not about doing it right or wrong, being
ticipant. So develop your multiple personaligood or
bad, but
about being open to the
Ann
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humor and feel what it does for your body. My wife Bobbie bodies. Let your body help guide you to the right choices and
did stand up comedy at our presentations and what impressed treatment and ultimately the self healing of your life too.
me was how much healthier everyone’s bodies looked after fifteen minutes of laughter. And she received more thanks when Submitted by Dr. Bernie Siegel, who prefers to be called Berwe were done than I did.
nie, not Dr. Siegel. For more information about him can be
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BLACK MOLD SYNDROME
lack Mold Syndrome is one of many illnesses that cause
a variety of debilitating progressive symptoms in different
people. Either the mold itself or the mycotoxins produced
and released into the body by the mold can cause illness.
Biotoxins is a broader term for the toxins produced by Black
Mold or other toxic molds or living things. This includes toxins
from spider or snake bites, contaminated fish, Lyme Disease or
other tick borne illnesses. Candida produces mycotoxins even
though it’s a yeast not a mold. The first toxin related illness I
ever treated was Toxic Shock Syndrome associated with tampon
use in the early 1980’s. This was due to a toxin produced by
Staphylococcus, a bacteria.
Why do some people in a house or building get sick and others do not?
It’s in your genes. Specifically your HLA genes. Your body
gets exposed to the toxins in food, water, air or insect bites. If
you have “good” HLA genes they make proteins that tag the
toxins so your body can eliminate them. If you have incompetent HLA genes, your body can’t “see” the toxins. If the body
cannot clear them out, the biotoxins trigger a cascade of proinflammatory reactions and disruption of many hormones.
The other reason for the wide variety in presentations is
that there are hundreds of mycotoxins from different molds.
Each interacts in a unique fashion with your genes.
What kind of diagnoses do people have who are sick due to
biotoxins?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, neurological
disorders that are similar to multiple sclerosis, dementia at an
early age, and psychiatric illnesses like ADHD/ADD or depression. Other possible presentations are Lyme Disease and
Neurally-Mediated Hypotension (NMH) or syncope. Sometimes
patients are obese and unable to lose weight no matter what
they do.
All of the presentations have these things in common:
• Many organ systems are involved.
• The symptoms change in quality and severity from week
to week. Sometimes even day to day.
• Symptoms are progressive. Without appropriate treatment, patients get worse over time.
• Almost always, there are symptoms due to compromised
brain function, unusual pain patterns, sleep disturbances
and fatigue, and unstable blood pressure.
• Few people (including yourself and doctors) can figure
out what you have. They will be confused by the ever
changing collection of symptoms and presentations. You
KNOW you’re sick, but no one can help you. Or they think
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Diagnosis is based on a history of exposure, screening for
symptoms, testing the environment for mold, a screening vision
test and blood tests. Symptoms frequently develop after a flood,
or if there is water damage to a home or office, or after moving
into a different home or office. It can be a new or old house mold doesn’t care. If you can smell mold or see it, be suspicious.
Other people around you in the same structure are may be
sick or have lots of complaints. Remember, each of us is unique
so the symptoms may be slightly different in different people.
With Toxic Shock Syndrome, some women got diarrhea, fatigue
and lightheaded with their periods. A few developed total body
collapse with low or no blood pressure, a sunburn like rash,
progressive organ failure, and died. Same toxin, we think, different bodies.
Symptoms vary widely. They may include the following:
• muscle pain, cramps, burning, unusual shooting (ice
pick-like) pains, headaches
• fatigue, weakness, flu-like symptoms, fever, chills
• shortness of breath, cough, chest pain
• abdominal pain, diarrhea
• chronic sinusitis, sore throat
• burning eyes, red eyes, sensitivity to light
• difficulty with thought processes, memory loss, loss of
concentration, confusion, disorientation, “brain fog”
• dizziness, balance problems, metallic taste in mouth,
numbness and tingling
• night sweats, temperature regulation problems, excessive
thirst and urination
• And the list goes on
Testing your home and workplace for mold can be helpful,
but if you don’t find a specific mold that causes illness in
people that does not rule out mold as a cause for your illness.
It’s hard to find it sometimes.
Blood work that looks for antibodies to specific molds,
evidence of an inflammatory reaction, gene testing and hormone imbalance are all useful. A visual contrast sensitivity
(VSC), test available at www.biotoxin.info or www.chronicneurotoxins.com is an excellent place to start. If positive, it
strongly suggests that you have neurotoxins, i.e., toxins that
affect the brain.
Bottom line, if your illness fits this picture, find someone
who is knowledgeable about Toxic Black Mold Syndrome and
get help. The longer you wait, the longer it will take to get
well.
Excellent resources on the internet include:
The two noted above, set up by Ritchie Shoemaker, MD.
A physician way ahead of his time that has been mocked by
his peers and the establishment, but has opened up the entire
field of biotoxins causing illness. Not everyone agrees with his
treatment protocols, but we wouldn’t be talking about Black
Mold Illness, if it weren’t for Dr. Shoemaker.
Also, http://www.toxic-black-mold-syndrome.com/index.
html, Dr. Mary Short-Ray’s personal account of her battle with
and recovery from Toxic Black Mold.
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This month we are departing from our usual forays into the intricate science of exercise and focusing
on something a little different. Sleep may seem like it has nothing to do with exercise, but in fact
it is one of the most crucial aspects of recovery from exercise. Without sleep, the benefits of exercise
would cease to exist. During exercise, the body is damaged and during sleep it grows back
stronger and younger. So this month, we hope you will enjoy this article on the most
important thing you can do to aid your exercise endeavors:
Sleep.
Is Lack of Sleep
Making You
Fat?
S
leep is one of the most basic physiological responses in the animal
world. Everyone knows that you
can’t function for long when you are
sleep deprived. Sleep can be regarded
as the physiological equivalent to the
reset button on your computer. When
a computer crashes, the surest way to
solve the problem is to reboot. It seems
we modern day humans have forgotten
our intimate connection to sleep. We
do everything we can to circumvent it.
We stay up nightly watching late night
TV, surfing the Internet, and feeding ourselves under artificial light.
In the morning we rip ourselves
away from the bed using all manner of
stimulants to jump-start our bodies and
allow us to function once again. Like
most things in the modern world, sleep
is treated as more of an annoyance than
a critically essential process for whole
body function. It is not uncommon for
people to brag they only require four
hours of sleep. However, in order to keep
them functional, it requires large cups
of coffee, along with plenty of bagels,
cookies, chocolate, pasta...you name it.
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weight issue as a hereditary defect rather
than a symptom of chronic sleep deprivation. The loss of fat from the human
body is a complex process that goes far
beyond simple one-dimensional models
of calorie counting. Sleep holds the key
to restoring your fat burning software
and it is all related to ancient human
metabolism.
Sleep and Hormones
You may be wondering what sleep
can possibly have to do with fat metabolism. Well, you have heard of hormones, right? Hormones in the body
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are powerful chemical messengers that
tell the body how to respond to the outside world. When most people think of
hormones, they think of the sex steroids
like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These are definitely examples of
hormones, but there are many different
types of signaling molecules in the body
and they extend beyond concerns of reproduction. Maybe you have heard of
some of the key hormones involved in
fuel metabolism? Insulin, leptin, cortisol,
adrenaline, growth hormone and others
act like computer software to the body.
They give the body instructions about
how, when, and why to respond to the
outside world. Survival is the major concern of any species, and hormonal regulation of fat metabolism has been essential to human existence for millennia.
If hormones are the body’s computer software, then the sense organs
are its input devices. Your eyes, ears,
nose, mouth, and sense of touch, temperature and perception are analogous
to the mouse, keyboard, CD drive, Internet connection, and input devices on
your computer. Just like typing a command into a computer keyboard or loading a new program on your computer
hard-drive, signals coming in from your
body’s sense organs are the prime movers of hormonal metabolism.
Easily the most important signal received by the body is light. Light influences metabolism so acutely that studies have shown a single photon of light
shining into the back of the knee in an
otherwise blacked out environment, can
elicit a hormonal response in the body.
Here is how light works: as the sun rises,
those first beams of light hitting your
closed eyelids send signals to the body’s
nervous system. These signals produce a
hormonal response characterized by a
slow, steady climb of stress hormones;
adrenaline, nor-adrenaline, and cortisol. These hormones then begin to
raise blood sugar, increase respiration,
stimulate fuel metabolism and elevate
energy to wake you from sleep. From
there, you are off. The body receives environmental inputs and issues hormonal
commands all day long. Food, sounds,
light, exercise, stress, and beliefs provide the stimulus for hormonal reactions
that determine whether you burn fat or
store it, age fast or slow, or maintain a
state of health or disease. The power of
your choices to affect hormonal balance
is profound. Sleep more than any other
choice has the power to balance your
hormonal software for the coming day.
Sleep, The Ancient Fat Regulator
Before getting to the specifics of how
sleep elevates fat burning, it is important
to clarify what we mean by weight loss.
We have all heard of calories and most
in the fitness world feel calorie burning
is the end all be all of weight loss. The
first thing to understand is weight loss is
an inaccurate descriptor of what most
desire. Fat loss is what people really
want, and weight loss does not necessarily equal fat loss. That is why a focus
on calories is so misleading, because
the type of calorie burned, whether fat
or sugar is what is most important. Hormones determine how much and what
type of calories will be burned. Most
people’s bodies are programmed to burn
sugar and conserve fat. This is an ancient
survival mechanism that evolved to help
our ancestors survive periods of famine.
Mother Nature
Will Be
Tickled
Pink.
For almost all of human existence, food
was not guaranteed and those who were
able to conserve fat easily fared better.
However, there are and always have
been environmental signals that told the
body to burn fat. Light and sleep are the
major determinants.
Why does sleep have this effect?
Consider the role light and sleep have
played in our evolution as humans. For
millions of years we evolved with the
seasons. Summer days are longer, brighter, and accompanied by abundant food.
Winter days have longer nights, colder
days, and less food. This may seem obvious, but before the amenities of artificial light, heat, and readily available
and processed foods, the only option at
night was to sleep. Summer and winter
in the natural world send distinct and
clear signals to a mammal’s physiology.
In the case of summer, the lengthened
days meant elevated stress hormones
like adrenaline and cortisol. The excess
food meant higher amounts of insulin to
signal fat storage and leptin to increase
hunger. The whole goal of summer is to
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to get fat for the coming winter. As fall approaches, the body
has been exposed to high amounts of the stress hormones,
insulin, and leptin for so long it becomes resistant to their action creating a unique state where the ability to use fat or sugar
for fuel is compromised. Sound familiar? This is the modern
day equivalent of what doctors call metabolic syndrome. To
ancient man, reaching this state of hormone resistance was essential to surviving winter. Without high sugar, blood fat, and
ample fat depots, the chances of surviving a long cold winter
were diminished.
For a mammal wanting to get through the long winter,
hormone resistance is good news because it means the body
is now nothing but a fat storing machine. By the time winter dawned historic humans would have shown a decreased
ability to use fuel, lack of motivation, depression of all body
functions, and fatigue. This is exactly the response needed to
induce hibernation in a harsh prehistoric winter. Jovial energetic cavemen with low body fat would not have lasted long.
This is identical to any mammal’s preparation for hibernation
and can describe many modern day humans.
Winter was our prehistoric savior. The shorter days and
longer nights of winter forced prolonged periods of sleep.
Sleeping throughout the winter reversed the hormone resistance that was so prevalent in the late summer months. Less
light exposure, a complete reliance on animals for food, and
prolonged sleep induced a new hormonal program that turned
on all the fat burning genes. By the time spring returned, the
body was primed for action and burning through its fat stores
at an accelerated rate. The problem for modern man is we
have induced an artificial summer that never ends. We have a
constant and steady supply of sugar-rich foods. We keep the
temperatures stable through heating and air conditioning. And
most importantly, we extend our days and decrease our sleep
through exposure to artificial light in the form of TV, computer and the light bulb. In this artificial summer, winter never
comes, yet we continue to respond as if we were in the natural
world. Leptin, insulin, and cortisol run a hormonal program
instructing us to eat as much as we can to get fat for the coming winter. The result? We get fatter, more tired, and more depressed. Sleep is the way out.
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scientific world. Is there any objective data to support what we
are saying? One study published online at the Public Library
of Science illustrates how sleep is connected to hormones that
control appetite. This study published December 7th 2004
looked at 1,024 subjects and their sleep and eating habits. In
subjects who slept less than 7 to 8 hours a significant increase
was noted in BMI and appetite. These short sleepers ate significantly more and weighed more than those people who slept
longer. The study also showed that leptin and ghrelin, two key
hormones regulating appetite, were the major reason for this
finding.
Another more recent study bolsters the fact that light and
lack of sleep are related to obesity. This study published in the
June 2006 International Journal of Obesity, was a very comprehensive study wanting to discover all the factors related to
the increasing prevalence of obesity. In addition to the wellrecognized connection between diet and exercise, this study
found something interesting and unexpected. It found that
deficits in sleep were a major predictor of weight gain and
obesity. This study also showed that heating and air conditioning were playing a role. This lends strong support to the fact
that human avoidance of natural factors such as light and temperature has caused hormonal confusion as to how to manage
our fat stores. The two studies above, and others like them,
lend serious credibility to the artificial summer hypothesis
and show that key hormones related to fat burning are altered
negatively with reduced sleep.
There are many other studies on circadian rhythm, sleep
and hormone balance, and increased appetite in the sleep
deprived. The important thing to remember is that you don’t
need science to tell you what makes sense intuitively. Most
people know that if they get a good night’s rest, they are more
likely to feel energetic, motivated, and make better choices.
However, it is not always easy to know exactly what you can
do to ensure you get the most fat burning potential from your
sleep.
Choosing Sleep
It all starts with your choices. Don’t get the wrong idea, we
are not telling you to go hang out in a cave for three months
and hibernate. We realize the demands of life. We know you
are busy, work hard, exercise, and try to find time to do the
things you enjoy. However, we also know that if you are serious about fat loss, you will need to consider some changes.
You have to ask yourself what is more important: do you want
to burn fat, or watch your favorite late night TV show.
Frequently people do not feel tired and take that as a sign
they should stay up until they can go to sleep. This is the wrong
choice. How do you think your body is going to feel when you
feed it high sugar foods all day and bathe it in artificial light.
It is going to feel like it is summer. What do animals feel compelled to do in summer? They want to find food and be active.
Have you ever wondered why people who sit down in front
of the TV at night always feel compelled to make their way to
the refrigerator? Feeling tired is no longer a reliable indicator
of the need for sleep because everything in the environment
is sending the hormonal signal to stay awake. The only way to
change this is make different choices.
Technology can help. Using dimmers on your lights and
computer screens can decrease stress hormones at night. Using candles is another option. Tivo and other recording devices are available to record your favorite late night TV shows,
so you can go to bed closer to sundown. There are all kinds of
ways to send your body proper signals and rewrite your hormonal software programs. Here are some pointers to help:
2 8 hours is minimum; 9 is optimal
The body needs long hours of uninterrupted sleep for hormonal balance. Every night your body goes through its rhythm
of hormonal computing to repair, regenerate, and revitalize
the tissues of the body. This process is complicated and takes
time. At least eight hours is necessary, but nine is best.
When downloading a new piece of software on your computer, things happen in sequence and are done meticulously
so the software will function correctly. It is no accident that
whenever you download new software on a computer you
have to restart. If the process is interrupted, you have to reboot
and start again. It is similar in the body.
Time is essential for your body’s hormonal software to
download and complete its functions. As the hours pass during sleep, your fat storing hormonal machinery is turned down.
Leptin, cortisol, insulin, and adrenaline are lowered. This allows the body to respond to the signals of these hormones
once again. At the same time, glucagon, HGH, testosterone,
and other growth promoting and antioxidant hormones like
melatonin increase their activity.
The combination of this hormonal environment signals
the body to burn fat. It is important to remember this process
takes time. The longer you sleep the better chance you have
of enjoying several hours of fat burning. If you sleep less than
8 hours a night you may never reach fat burning at all. Nine
hours of sleep assures maximum fat burning potential
2 By 10pm is best
Your natural sleep cycle is also related to time. Remember, light is what turns on your hormonal wake-up software.
If you are exposed to light at night you will not be able to
easily switch into relaxing sleep. Some people are more susceptible to this than others. Your physiology is programmed to
go to sleep shortly after sundown. Artificial lighting, TV, and
computer screens circumvent this response by lengthening the
time your hormonal wake software is active. The longer you
are exposed to light after sundown the more you push back
your hormonal sleeping signals.
Parts of these signals include fat burning and anti-aging
hormones like HGH, glucagon, and testosterone. When light
comes up again the next morning, these hormones are shut
off. This means sleeping eight hours, but going to bed at midnight only gives you five or so hours of sleep in the dark. This
is not long enough to reset your hormones and commence fat
burning. People going to sleep closer to midnight have higher
cortisol levels in the morning than those going to bed around
ten o’clock. This is true even if both groups of people get equal
amount of time sleeping. To insure your fat burning hormones
are working, the time you go to bed is just as important as how
long you sleep.
2 Turn the lights out
There are things you can do to minimize the effect of light
after sundown. Dimmers allow enough light so that you can
see, and more closely resemble moonlight than sunlight. Candles create a similar effect. By using dimmers and candles you
can help sleep quality and quantity. TVs and computers are
equipped with dimmers too.
2 Don’t eat before bed
If it is difficult for you to sleep properly, then you can
simulate sleep’s effects by avoiding food at night. Sleep is incompatible with eating, which is one important benefit. Good
sleep quality and quantity creates the optimal situation for lasting weight loss: lower calories and hormonal balance. One of
the most effective tools for fat loss is the avoidance of food
for at least 10-12 hours every night. That means the last meal
of the day will need to be around 7 or 8pm for most. Staying
away from food after the sun goes down helps reverse the hormone resistance of cortisol, insulin, and leptin and makes you
a far more efficient fat burner.
By now, we hope you have gotten the point. Calories,
drugs, surgeries, supplements and the latest magic rainforest juice may provide some benefits, but can never rewrite
your ancient hormonal program to which your genes and metabolism are
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THE TRUTH
About the Water
You’re Drinking
By Caryl J. Guth, M.D.
by Caryl J. Guth, MD
E
verybody knows that water is essential for life. In fact, you
can live for as long as two months without food but you’ll
die after only a few days without water. Water is one of
the primary building blocks of life, and composes 75% of our
bodies.
You need water:
• To breathe
• To digest your food
• To regulate body weight
• To make your muscles work
• To detoxify your cells and body
• To regulate your body temperature
• To keep your brain clear and working
• To lubricate your joints and spinal discs
• To facilitate cellular function and communication
• Plus dozens of other important body functions
Are you getting most of your water from soft drinks, coffee,
iced tea, etc? Have you started having chronic discomforts or
problems? Hmmmm! Is what you are drinking contributing to
your situation? Hmmmm! After all, we are the sum of what we
eat, drink and absorb. Many of these drinks even lead to dehydration. And they certainly aren’t an adequate replacement for
fresh, pure water.
Are you buying bottled water as a solution to avoid tap
water? If so, you may be interested to read the revealing research
about bottled water, which becomes expensive and environ-
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mentally toxic.
If You Wait Until You Are Thirsty,
Odds Are You’re Already Dehydrated
How much water should you be drinking? Most doctors
will say you need at least 8-10 glasses per day. In fact, it varies
according to your weight. Daily you need to drink water in
ounces that is equivalent to half of your body weight in pounds.
For example, if you weigh 180 pounds you should drink 90
ounces of water per day. Water experts say 3 out of every 4
Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. The odds are that
you are one of them. You simply cannot depend on thirst as a
signal to drink. Actually, having a dry mouth is often a late
indicator of dehydration. Chronic dehydration is hard to identify. Often thirst is misinterpreted as hunger which may lead to
obesity. Only as dehydration progresses do you notice that
you’re thirsty. In addition, the thirst sensation diminishes with
age.
As little as 5% reduction of body water can cause an athlete’s physical performance to drop 20-30%. A 10% reduction
can cause muscle twitching, cramping and spasms, and even
skin issues. More significant loss of body water (20% or more),
may lead to heat exhaustion or the sometimes fatal, heat
stroke.
Every cell and organ requires water in order to function
properly so the body must get the water from some source –
either internal or external. When dehydration sets in, the human
body begins pulling water away from itself – first from the blood
making it more viscous, then the gut. (Do you want your colon
to be your major source of necessary water?!) As blood thickens, it is harder to pump throughout the body and it becomes
more susceptible to clotting which can lead to a stroke. A
myriad of lesser complications like constipation, fatigue, headaches, heartburn and arthritis may be connected to dehydration.
Even more serious conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease have been substantiated.
The late Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, author of the classic book,
Your Body’s Many Cries for Water, researched dehydration for
20 years. He believed that in many cases “you are not sick, you
are thirsty!” His research indicated that many symptoms (and
diseases) are the result of longstanding dehydration, including
chronic pain, degenerative conditions and many serious illnesses.
On the positive side, drinking enough pure uncontaminated water:
• Bolsters heart health
• Provides more energy
• Fosters weight control
• Helps rid the body of toxins
• Reduces stress, anxiety and headaches
• Prevents constipation and kidney stones
• Sharpens mental and physical performance
• Gradually improves your skin’s appearance and
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• And much, much more
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not being formed. All water is recycled on earth by condensation, evaporation, precipitation and recollection. Even our own
“contributions” are recycled!
If you want to be healthy, you need not only to ingest a
considerable amount of water every day, but it also has to be
water that is clean and free of contaminants. In the US, most
recollected municipal water treatment plants deal with contaminants by chlorinating the water supply to reduce microbes
and prevent dysentery. However, drinking this chlorinated
water unprocessed but straight from the tap leads to potentially carcinogenic or cancer risks that can impact organs and
cause degradation of health. Furthermore, after leaving treatment plants, water can pick up bacteria and heavy metal contaminants such as lead and cadmium from old conduits and
plumbing. In fact, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has identified more than 80 unwanted substances that may be present in our drinking water. Some of these
pollutants, according to the EPA, could also lead to cancer and
other illnesses.
Well water is not the answer either. Ground water pollutants also seep into this water source. And because private wells
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Fecal coliform bacteria like E. coli are
common contaminants of well water.
Septic fields are typical sources for such
contamination by way of animal or human wastes. Nitrates from animal or
human wastes or fertilizers are also commonly found, along with lead, radon and
other chemical and biological toxins.
The latest report released by the
United States Geological Survey revealed
that volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
were detected in aquifers across the
country. In an article of the Water Quality Association, Dr. Robert Hirsch, USGS
associate director for water says, “VOCs
are of concern because of their potential
carcinogenicity and other health effects.”
VOCs are associated with products such
as plastics, paints, gasoline, fumigants
and dry-cleaning fluids. Furthermore, the
news recently revealed by the media indicates that most fresh water supplies now
also contain various drugs such as antibiotics, antidepressants and hormones.
So, since tap water and well water
are not so good, what about bottled water?
The Bottled Water Myth —
You Can’t Believe What
Marketers Tell You
The picturesque ads want you to
imagine crystal-clear springs, alpine glaciers and pristine natural sources. The
reality, however, is something far different
than the marketing hype.
After a four-year study conducted by
the National Resources Defense Council
(NRDC), they concluded that you should
not assume that just because you purchase water in a bottle that it is necessarily any better regulated, purer, or safer
than most tap water. As the NRDC notes,
the FDA’s rules exempt 60-70% of bottled
water sold in the U.S. from federal bottled
water standards.
An Independent laboratory testing of
more than 1,000 bottles of 103 types of
bottled water from many parts of the U.S.
led to some surprising and frightening
findings:
• One brand of purported “spring
water” — with a label picturing a lake
and mountains — actually came from a
well in the parking lot of an industrial
facility, located near a hazardous waste
dump.
• According to government and industry estimates, approximately 1/4 of
bottled water is actually just bottled tap
water.
• About 1/3 of the bottled water
tested contained significant chemical or
bacterial contamination, exceeding levels
allowed under state or industry standards.
• About 1/5 of the water tested contained industrial or manufacturing chemicals such as toluene, xylene, phthalate,
adipate or styrene.
In essence, bottling companies find
a reasonably “good source” of water
which varies little from your municipality except it costs far more. The major
companies kill most microbes by ozonating the water but do little to nothing about
the inorganic or organic contaminants.
Additional compounds from the plastic
bottles leach out into the water which
worsens in heated warehousing and
trucking conditions.
Furthermore, consider the enormous
cost and impact on our environment
caused by bottle disposal and the petroleum and energy resources consumed
during manufacturing and transportation.
Every year, 1.5 million tons of plastic are
used in bottled water manufacturing.
Millions of these bottles end up in our
already-crowded landfills while toxic
chemicals spew into the environment
during the bottle manufacturing and disposal processes. In addition to the safety
issues, the NRDC study also noted that
you can spend from 240 to over 10,000
times more per gallon for bottled water
than you typically do for tap water.
Filtering out contaminants is the
logical first step for any household water
system. Most drinking water filter units
remove most microbes and chlorine but
they don’t go any further. It’s a fact that
most bottled water and small water filters
that remove mainly chlorine are not a
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Are you filtering the water you do
drink? Are you even drinking water? If
not, please realize that YOU are the filter
of whatever you drink and YOU, as the
filter, are irreplaceable! How is your
filter doing? Feeling sluggish? Developed
chronic problems? Could it be due to
what you are or aren’t drinking? If you
used to think that all water, including
bottled water was safe or didn’t require
special filtration, then YOU became the
filter forcing your body to process it AND
its toxins.
Over the course of a lifetime, a person drinks an estimated 13,000 gallons
of water. Even what you can’t see in each
glass of water has a cumulative effect on
your health and DNA. Doesn’t it just
make good sense to invest in a handy
system that produces safe and healthy
water? And invest in a system that provides energized and electron-rich water
and promotes cellular efficiency?
In order for efficient cellular exchange of nutrients and toxins to occur,
a person should be drinking filtered water
that has been energized with electrons
which makes it a conductor of cellular
electricity. Every cellular function is carried out by the conduction of electricity
that requires an exchange of electrons.
The added benefit of electron-rich water
will assist your health and wellness beyond your expectations. Basic bottled
water and distilled water do not have the
capability to provide electron energy and
therefore are inefficient in the body. They
are not absorbed well into the cells causing the water to pass readily though your
kidneys before there is the chance to
remove toxins.
In other words, proper hydration and
cellular activity do not readily benefit
from bottled water or distilled water.
Distilled water is a true insulator. If you
used insulators instead of conductors for
your house wiring, you wouldn't have
electricity at home. You would be burning
candles instead. When drunk, distilled
water has the same insulator action in
your body (your “home”). That is why it
is often referred to as “dead water.” Your
body is composed mainly of water, which
is necessary to conduct the electrical
energy needed to keep your body functioning efficiently. So if your body is failing, why do you think that is? Think about
it! Hint – it’s not due to the aging process
alone!
As consumers, we must take matters
into our own hands to ensure our own
health and that of our families and pets
by using a drinking water system that
delivers clean, refreshing and healthy
electron-rich water, free of toxic substances.
In summary, healthy water is more
than just hydrogen and oxygen or H2O
free of toxins. We now know in order to
function properly the body requires water
that is also a conductor of energy. Either
we drink it or we challenge our bodies to
produce it which can be detrimental.
Thus, the body functions best when provided with water that is already electronrich so that it may efficiently rid toxins in
exchange for nutrients.
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How to Build Your
Resistance To
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ave you ever taken a
s t r e s s t e s t ? Yo u
know—the checklist
of stress events that are in
your life or questions
about how you respond
to stress. What do these
tests really tell you?
They tell you how you respond to stress in comparison to
other people. The results can be reassuring or scary, depending on how you answered the questions. But do these surveys really help you to mange your
stress?
Loraine is a busy mom with two kids,
13 and 11 years old. Her 13 year old
daughter Sophie is involved in dance and
music lessons, and her 11 year old son
James participates in the sport of the
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season and
guitar lessons. Loraine works part-time in a
public relations firm as well as
volunteers at the children’s schools and
leads her daughter’s scout troop. Since
her husband travels frequently for his
work, Loraine is often the only adult at
home to manage all the tasks needed
to run the home and family.
Loraine often has trouble sleeping
and frequently suffers from headaches.
She has a rarely used gym membership,
and actually gets more exercise from
mowing the yard and raking up leaves in
the fall. She is becoming more forgetful,
and often feels she is no longer in control
of the household work. Her irritability has
increased and she has more trouble staying organized at work.
Loraine considers herself to be
stressed but finds it difficult to release her
stress. She often picks up magazines on
the checkout counter of the supermarket
that advertise “10 ways to reduce stress”
or “rate your stress”. She tries the suggestions in the articles. The methods for reducing stress usually include eating well,
reducing unnecessary tasks, meditation,
going for therapy, time management,
deep breathing, etc. All of these strategies
do contribute to assisting Loraine in managing her stress, but something is still
missing.
Dr. Hans Seyle, the father of stress
research, found that when people are
stressed, they first experience an alarm
reaction, which prepares the body to
adapt to the demands of the stress they
have encountered. As the stress is resolved or the situation is considered not
to be a threat, the person will then return
to a normal or neutral state. If the stressful situation continues, the person will
continue to react to the stress and will try
to find a way to adapt to the ongoing
demands of the stress. When this state
continues for too long, the body cannot
maintain this on-alert status and uses up
its available resources. Psychological,
physical, and behavioral changes begin
to occur that include poor memory, inability to concentrate, rapid, shallow
breathing, acid stomach, irritability, disorganization and an atmosphere of not
being in control.
If the body does not cope with the
stressor more constructively at this point,
exhaustion will take over as all of the
body’s resources are depleted and the
body’s systems start to break down. Now
the results of unrelenting stress can include depression, forgetfulness, hypertension, migraine and tension headaches,
substance abuse, inability to make decisions and inability to deal with work
pressure, plus many more issues.
All of the methods described in the
magazine articles do help to reduce stress
but which of these methods track the
system that is most vulnerable in your
body? Deep breathing is a method frequently described as reducing stress and
it can assist very well if the breathing is
done properly. If not done properly, poor
breathing can actually increase the number and duration of stress symptoms.
One the best ways to build your stress
resistance is to learn how your body responds to different types of stressors and
more importantly how your body recovers from stress after an event occurs.
During the psycho-physiological profile,
the client is asked to relax and enjoy a
pleasant experience. Then the participant
is exposed to several stressors for a short
period of time and both the response to
the stressor and how the participant recovers from the stressor is measured. In
the stress profile, the participant has several body systems monitored by instruments that show their effectiveness. The
body’s breathing rate, heart rate variability, skin tension, skin temperature and
muscle tension are all measured together.
This builds a profile of how the body
responds to stress and how it recovers
from the stressor. Are you a fast or slow
responder to a stressor? Do you hold your
stress in your body, in your thoughts, or
both?
People learn different stress coping
strategies:
Fast Shifters are flexible and can
adjust to new situations easily and recover from stress quickly.
Physiological Lingerers have trouble
letting go and moving on after a stressful
event. They hold onto the effects of one
event and then let other events build up
more challenge to their physiological
systems.
Fixed Responders are people who
respond to all stressful events, no matter
how serious or important, with the same
amount of upheaval or upset and have
the same recovery curve to any event.
Loraine visited a neurofeedback professional for a complete Stress Profile. The
results of her evaluation showed that she
was slow to recover after stressors and
unable to return to a relaxed state in a
reasonable amount of time. Loraine was
first taught Heart Rate Variability training
and correct breathing to activate her relaxation response when she realized that
she was becoming stressed. She also
learned other methods to relax and used
a skin temperature monitor at night before
bed to monitor her progress. She then
purchased a small portable heart rate
variability monitor that she could carry
in her purse to use at any time that she
felt her stress levels beginning to get out
of control. Her headaches almost disappeared over a few weeks and her sleep
improved. Her children noticed her decreased irritability and forgetfulness. At
the office, she reorganized her work flow
and was able to meet her deadlines without anxiety. Loraine had learned many
important lessons to keep her relationships and her health optimistic to improve
the quality of her life.
Dr. Gail Sanders Durgin has provided
neurofeedback and biofeedback services
in Greensboro, NC since 2000. Dr. Robert Grove is a medical psychophysiologist
who has provided services for many years
as well as writing computer programs for
biofeedback equipment. Neurofeedback
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GREYmatters
written to inform and inspire thought about issues of health,
wealth and other grey matter...
Health Savings Accounts
just what the doctor should have ordered?
A
s I sat to write this, the last issue of Volume 1 (my first
year of writing for Natural Triad), and having just an
hour or so ago heard that we officially have a new
President with lots of ideas on tax changes, I felt it was most
appropriate to finish the year with a very critical bit of information on how many of you can better control the expense of
your health-care dollars.
What is an HSA?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a very attractive and
flexible alternative to traditional health insurance. HSAs have
been in existence since 2004 and offer much more flexibility
in the types of health-care expenses, including eyeglasses and
contacts, laser eye surgery, most all dental care including dental cleanings, chiropractic care, doctor choice, artificial limbs,
physical therapy, x-rays, laboratory costs, nursing home costs,
(and nursing home / Long Term Care insurance premiums),
disability insurance premiums, physical therapy, smoking cessation, fertility payments, psychoanalysis, deductibles and copayments, and lest I forget, even those good, old-fashioned,
sometimes highly toxic...prescription medicine (drugs).
IRS Publication 502 contains a list of allowable expenses
– generally considered to be relatively broad in scope. They
are available to most individuals, either employed or self-employed.
But first, how does an HSA work?
An HSA is a self-directed, tax-advantaged “savings” account that is paired with a high-deductible health insurance
plan (HDHP). An HDHP is simply “catastrophic” health coverage that pays benefits only after you have satisfied a high annual deductible. For calendar year 2008, the annual deductible for an HSA-qualified HDHP must be at least $1,100 for
individual coverage and $2,200 for family coverage. Higher
deductibles are also available up to $5,600 for individual
coverage and $11,200 for a family, so if in reasonably good
health, this may be a more prudent (and cheaper) choice.
How can you use your HSA funds?
Once you have satisfied your deductible, the HDHP will
provide comprehensive coverage for your medical expenses
at 100% of your costs as outlined in your policy. The good
news about this is that because you are shouldering a greater
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portion of your health-care costs, you
will pay a much lower premium for the
HDHP than for traditional health insurance. And that allows you to contribute
some of those current premium dollars
to your HSA. If employed, your employer may also contribute to your HSA or
pay part of your HDHP premium – more
information provided below.
Are there any penalties for early or improper withdrawals?
There is nothing to prevent against
using your HSA funds for expenses that
aren’t health-care related, but be aware
that you will pay a 10% penalty if you
withdraw money for non-qualified expenses. You will also owe income taxes
on those amounts. Once you reach age
65, the 10% penalty no longer applies
although you will always owe income
taxes on any money you withdraw that
isn’t used for qualified medical expenses, something similar to withdrawals
made from an IRA.
How much can you / your employer
contribute annually to an HSA?
The maximum yearly amount for
2008 is $2,900 for individuals, and
$5,800 for families, and the contribution can come from your own pocket,
your employer’s pocket or the pocket
of another family member. But wait...
the deal gets even better because those
contributions are yours to keep, even if
you change employers or lose your job.
The funds deposited can also be rolled
over from year to year and allowed to
accumulate. And even better, they can
be “invested” at your discretion including interest-earning savings, or stocks,
bonds, or mutual funds such as the Janus
Group, Fidelity Funds and Vanguard,
which offer the potential to earn higher
returns (all investment growth is also
tax-free). A financial professional and
your accountant can help you decide
which savings or investment options are
appropriate – your choice.
Note: You may be able to make a
one-time tax-free rollover of funds to
your HSA from a health flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a traditional IRA (certain limits apply).
What are the tax benefits?
- You may be able to make pretax
contributions via payroll deduction
through your employer, reducing your
current income tax.
- Contributions to your HSA including any interest or earnings grow tax deferred.
- Contributions and any earnings
you withdraw will be tax free if they are
used to pay qualified medical expenses
(see second paragraph above).
- If you make contributions on your
own using after-tax dollars, they are deductible from your federal income tax
(and perhaps your state income tax),
whether you itemize or not. The amount
contributed comes right off the top and
is deducted from your gross income. You
can also deduct contributions made on
your behalf by family members, and if
your employer makes the contribution
for you, the amount will be excluded
from your wages and noted on your
W-4.
Who can open an HSA?
Any individual with
qualifying
HDHP insurance coverage can open
an HSA, although you won’t be eligible
if you are already covered by another
health plan (some specialized health
plans are exempt from this provision).
One particular innovation is that it is
also possible to set up an HSA for a child
(any age) who may be living with your
divorced spouse while you can retain
control as the guardian of funds.
You are considered ineligible if
age 65 and eligible for Medicare, or if
you can be claimed as a dependent on
someone else’s tax return.
Where to obtain quotations for HDHP
insurance coverage?
There are several companies offering this protection however our personal experience is that one of the more
competitive sources is Blue Cross Blue
Shield.
But wait, there’s still more!
How about Estate Planning?
This might be the icing on the cake,
making this truly a very powerful financial tool. To recap, you can save on cur-
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rent taxes, reduce your current costs on medical insurance
premiums, give yourself more flexibility in choosing your
medical providers (and costs), and boost your retirement savings (just like money in an IRA).
Here is the icing: If a person dies with a balance in a
HSA, the money can be inherited. If the account balance
passes to a surviving spouse, the HSA becomes the surviving
spouses’s HSA and there is no taxation unless the surviving
spouse withdraws money for non-qualified expenses. If the
HSA passes to a person other than the account beneficiary, the
account ceases to be an HSA and the person who inherits the
account must include in gross income, the fair market value of
the HSA at the time of death (once again similar to an IRA).
What about Partial Year Contributions?
If you establish an HSA by December 31st, the maximum
contribution for 2008 for an individual is the full $2900, and
$5800 for a family. Also like IRAs, your actual contribution
for the year must be made up until April 15, 2009. Want some
more icing on this part too? If you are between ages 55 and
65, there is also a catch-up contribution allowed in 2008 in
the amount $900.
And last of all, where can I find a good source to provide
trustee services?
There are relatively few sources of trustee providers,
which for the most part, do not include your local bank. Three
reputable names are Mellon Trust, Wells Fargo and the one
which we found to be the most flexible and least expensive,
HSA Trustee Services. They were also the first firm to develop
the Section 125 module which saves the employer FICA and
FUTA taxes (you may want to share this with your HR department at work).
HSA Trustee Services is also FDIC insured, provides free
Debit Cards for your account balance, (think of minimal record keeping), discount prescription drug cards, and no
monthly fees. They offer investments through OptionsXpress,
ranked the top online securities brokerage by Barrons four
years in a row. If you wish to contact HSA Trustee Services,
their phone number is 866-HAS-2010 or by email at hsainfo@
hsatrusteeservices.com. The key issues of flexibility, portability, better control of health care delivery, along with possible
wealth accumulation certainly may make an HSA “just what
the doctor should have ordered”.
Closing Note: For any of you who have been thinking
about, but putting off the idea of considering LTC insurance,
this might be an excellent way for you to fund the premium
payment, via tax-deferred deductions to your very own HSA.
For employers, this also might provide an excellent tool for
helping your staff with a “benefit” of not only disability insurance and/or LTC insurance, but provide the group with a
variety of flexible funding options for obtaining this protection
via group plan.
Bob Reece is a well known speaker and author, certified elder
care specialist and Master Agent, Long Term Care Specialist.
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The intellectual tenacity of our ensuing conversation transcended typical
first-time conversations filled with small
talk about people, places and events.
We were early thirty-something females
willing to share philosophy, ideas, hopes,
dreams and a few past disappointments
too. When the janitorial service requested that we leave so they could lock up,
we both knew the evening wasn’t about
a holiday party, it was about the gift of
friendship. As we stepped out into the
December cold, laughing and making
plans to sensationalize our lesson plans
for the upcoming quarter, we stopped to
admire Nicollet Mall in its bedazzling
holiday décor.
That was more than two decades
ago. Yet, when I picked up the phone,
dialed Lynne’s number in Hawaii and
heard her voice, it was as though I was
once again sitting with Lynne, sipping
champagne.
“Lynne, this is Marilyn. Your e-mail
said you’re thinking of moving to Colorado. What’s up?”
Once again, there wasn’t any small
talk. In our short conversation, we updated each other on the details of our
lives spanning the seven-years since we
last talked—her adventures in Hawaii,
the evolution of her artwork now posted
on Etsy, the whereabouts of her children,
her plans
to come to
Colorado;
my pending divorce, cross-country move
to Colorado, and plans to reconstruct my
life after twenty-one years of marriage.
We promised to get together in Denver
this summer when she visits her daughter. When I hung up the phone, it did
feel like joy for all.
Our nation may be facing economic
hardships, but there is a holiday gift each
of us can give that sends a true message
of joy. It’s a gift that cannot be ordered
from an upscale catalog, doesn’t come
with a couture price tag and cannot be
contained in a gift wrapped box under
the tree. It’s a gift of friendship. C’mon,
Let’s Laugh! as we take some time during this holiday season to reconnect with
life long friends. I guarantee it’s easy on
the budget and results in an Obama-like
infusion of hope and optimism.
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Something far more valuable than
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I remember the thrill of being a new
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Quicker than one can plug in a car
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Festivities were waning and I was
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The True Spirit of Giving
very year it is a challenge to find the
perfect gift for all the people on our
shopping lists. And this year it is
even more challenging with the concerns
most people have about the economy and
the future. To deal with these stresses, it
is important to redefine our lives to make
room for what is really important, and to
try to get rid of the things that are no
longer of use. A result of simplifying and
prioritizing is a reframing of the meaning
of the holidays and what we want to get
out of them. The logical next step is to
conclude that the greatest gifts we could
ask for, or give this year, are not “things”
or “stuff” but instead time, attention and
memories.
The gift of time can mean a lot of different
things. Perhaps offering to watch a neighbor’s child so she and her husband can
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makes one feel better about oneself and gives permission to
take personal time – will be what you ask Santa to bring
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Time can also mean sharing your time with others…taking
your wife on a romantic date; helping your son learn how to
shoot layups and free-throws; mowing your parents lawn. It
could also mean spending time with a sick or elderly relative,
volunteering with your co-workers, or listening without complaining to a friend in need. Whatever the case, the gift of time
can be more valuable than any trinket you can purchase in a
store…if you spend it the right way.
The gift of attention is often pretty hard to come by in our
busy lives. Sadly, our culture has become so fast-paced with
never-ending work days and commitments. Our “free time” is
eaten up by pre-work breakfast meetings, after work/school
activities and being on call on the weekends . We are all connected to email and cell phones just in case something “urgent”
has to be discussed when we aren’t physically available. Thus
we are distracted and unable to give our full attention to the
people who matter most to us.
So give the gift of your full attention to the people you care
about most this holiday season by “unplugging” yourself for an
hour, a day, a weekend or longer. Go out for lunch or dinner
with friends and give them your undivided attention by leaving
your cell phone at home or in the car. Spend a night at home
with your family or spouse without turning on the television,
reading the paper or surfing the internet. Take a drive in the
country or get away to a local spa for an afternoon with your
best friend or spouse. Reconnect with the people in your life
and yourself by disconnecting with outside distractions and the
rest of the world.
What both of these gifts – time and attention – will lead to
is the opportunity for meaningful holiday memories and perhaps
even new traditions for the season and years to come. They are
gifts not just for the holidays or special occasions but really all
year long. Both can be more difficult to give than that bottle of
wine or Outback gift card. But they will long be remembered
much longer after they’ve been used that most anything else
you could buy.
Use your own creativity and thoughtfulness to decide how
best to give your time and attention, and to create memories
with the special people in your life this year. With New Year’s
around the corner you might even add some resolutions to your
list about them. Whatever you decide to do, make sure to give
the gift or time and attention to yourself and to make room in
your life for what is really important all year long.
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M
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to treat ED) researchers in Italy report that an ancient
Chinese herbal remedy known as Horny Goat Weed shows
potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat
erectile dysfunction (ED). For men too embarrassed to consult their doctor, it just might be the answer to their bedtime
prayers.
For centuries, men around the world have relied on natural
herbal remedies to help them stay vigorous and viril. Whether
you call it Epimedium, Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat, Fairy Wings,
Yin Yang Huo or Horny Goat Weed, this is one plant that has
been popular for decades.
Horny Goat Weed is a traditional botanical medicine
used in both China and Japan. Although it has a history of traditional use for disorders of the kidneys, joints, liver, back and
knees, its principle use is as an aphrodisiac. Basically Horny
Goat Weed works for men with ED by helping to make sure
that the blood vessels dilate as they should naturally. It works
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WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Behind the funny name
of Horny Goat Weed stands
a time-tested aphrodisiac
that increases libido in men
and women, and can improve erectile function in
men. An all-natural phytoaphrodisiac, it's based on
the latest scientific research
into male performance and
well-being. According to
one herbal author, Horny
Goat Weed has testosteronelike effects. It stimulates sexual
activity in both men and women, increases
sperm production, stimulates the sensory
nerves, and increases sexual desire.
Viagra is just one of several prescription medications
available today in the United States that is widely prescribed
for erectile dysfunction, a condition that affects an estimated
18 million men in the US alone. Viagra, and other drugs like
it, can cause side effects such as headache, stomach problems
and visual disturbances. As part of a new screening program
to find natural alternatives to Viagra, recent studies have analyzed a number of herbal extracts long used for male impotence, including Ferula hermonis or Lebanese Viagra; Cinnamomum cassia or Chinese cinnamon; as well as Epimedium
brevicornum aka Horny Goat Weed. All three extracts are reputed to improve sexual performance.
The main active component of each extract was tested
against an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase-5A1, which
regulates necessary blood supply. Inhibition of this enzyme
results in more blood flow. Icariin, the active ingredient of
Horny Goat Weed, inhibited PDE-5 to a greater degree than
the other compounds tested. This coincides with the same way
that Viagra works on the human body.
WHAT FOLK MEDICINE SAYS:
Horny Goat Weed has been a folk remedy for ED for
many years. It never stopped being sold for that purpose when
Viagra hit the market, but we're just now getting around to actually testing it. There have been many folk remedies through
the years that have proven quite effective, so it's not that huge
a surprise that this one appears to work too.
According to folklore, Horny Goat Weed's reputed aph-
rodisiac qualities were discovered when
a Chinese goat herder noticed increased
sexual activity in his flock after they ingested the weed. Animal studies indicate that Horny Goat Weed may work
by increasing nitric oxide levels, which
relaxes smooth muscle and allows increased blood flow to the desired areas.
Some evidence suggests Horny Goat
Weed may modulate levels of the hormones cortisol, testosterone, and thyroid
hormone, bringing low levels back to
normal.
The use of Epimedium (HGW) as a
medicinal herb dates back thousands of
years. Shen Nong's Canon of Medicinal
Herbs, compiled around 400 A.D., mentions its use. The odorless, bitter herb has
been used as a kidney tonic to help relieve problems of frequent urination and
correct problems of light-headedness
and weakness associated with improper
body fluid volumes, as a reproductive
system tonic to treat impotence and premature ejaculation, and as a rejuvenating tonic, as an aphrodisiac or to relieve
fatigue. The herb, which dilates blood
vessels, has also been used to treat coronary heart disease, asthma, bronchitis,
and sinusitis. As an expectorant, it can
be used to control coughing, and it can
also be used to lower blood pressure.
Studies have shown that Epimedium
raises adrenaline, noradrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine levels in animals.
It is the dopamine that may be responsible for the herb's use as a reproductive tonic. The increased dopamine levels in the body set off a chain reaction
that leads to a release of testosterone,
the male sex hormone. Other evidence
suggests the herb increases sensitivity in
nerve endings, which may explain why
it is prescribed as an aphrodisiac.
WHAT HAS BEEN PROVEN:
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) has
a two thousand year history of use as a
sex-enhancer. The leaves of Horny Goat
Weed contain a variety of flavonoids,
polysaccharides, lignans, sesquiterpenes, phenolic and penethylol glycosides, ionones, sterols, and an alkaloid
called magnaflorine. Used by practitioners, Horny Goat Weed is several species of epimedium, a leafy plant which
grows in the wild, most abundantly at
higher altitudes. And while the exact
way that Horny Goat Weed works is
still being researched, the plant has long
been employed to restore sexual fire and
alleviate menopausal discomfort.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY:
According to Mario Dell’Agli, a researcher at the University of Milan who
led the Italian study, "Through research
efforts, Horny Goat Weed has been the
subject of much hoopla as the subjects
participating in the research all reported
favorable results showing an improved
sex drive, more energy, and improved
erectile condition. Some experts remain
skeptical however. The tests we have
done so far are only preliminary ones.
We should remain undecided about the
value of this herb until further research
is completed. In my personal opinion, I
think that Horny Goat Weed will have a
huge impact on the medical community
but there will always be critics, and in
order to prove that Horny Goat Weed
is a medical asset, we have to conduct
further tests and try to figure out how it
exactly works.”
WHAT RESEARCH CONFIRMS:
Italian researchers report that laboratory studies show that the compound
has the potential to treat ED, and possibly
with fewer side effects than its pharmaceutical cousin, Viagra. Although there
is still much work that needs to be done,
the study is expected to be published in
the Oct. 24, 2008 issue of the Journal
of Natural Products, a publication of the
American Chemical Society.
HOW DO I USE IT?
The herb can be ingested as a tea
infusion. To make the tea, one ounce of
the cut leaves are added to a pint of hot
water. The recommended dosage is one
to three cups per day. The tea should be
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taken with food. It is also available in capsules.
As of this writing, there has been insufficient clinical studies of Horny Goat Weed to provide a basis for dosage recommendations, but from a quick survey of available products it
looks like 500 - 600 mg is a somewhat standard daily dose.
Because of the lack of clinical trial data, use during pregnancy is NOT recommended.
Many supplements on the market promise outrageous results
but upon closer examination of their labels, you will find that
the manufacturers often fail to include the proper blend of
the herb they are selling. Therefore, you aren’t getting what
you want. For this reason, many herbal supplements have received a bad rap. You'll find some bottles of Horny Goat Weed
that have more fillers and/or chemicals than herbs. But you'll
also find Horny Goat Weed products that contain 10 percent
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The Non-Surgical Facelift…
Micro-Current Technology is here
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n the world of esthetics and technology some exciting things are happening. Completely new and different skin
care and anti-aging procedures are becoming available, and estheticians have
more technology available than just their
hands and the latest lotions and creams.
Micro-current non-surgical facelift
is right for anyone looking for a noninvasive cosmetic technique that safely
and effectively improves the health and
appearance of the skin. The non-surgical
facelift provides satisfying esthetic results with less risk of side effects than
the traditional facelift. There is no
anesthesia, no recovery time, no
needles, and no down time from
work. Family and friends will
simply notice a refreshed and
younger looking you.
You may be wondering
how this is possible. Without getting too technical,
micro-current technology
uses gentle electrical stimulation to trigger the body’s
natural skin enhancement
chemicals at a cellular
level. The University of
Washington clinical studies have shown that after twenty days of
treatment, collagen production increases
by 14 percent, elastin increases by 48
percent, and blood circulation increases
by 38 percent. Scientists have also found
that micro-current facelift treatments trig-
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ger the body’s production of amino acids
and ATP. Both of these accelerate cell
repair and promote healthier cell production.
Expected improvements include better muscle tone of the face and neck,
lifted jowls and eyebrows, reduction or
elimination of the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles, improved facial circulation, rejuvenated skin, reduced
puffiness, and more even skin tone.
Those wishing to maintain or gain a
youthful appearance would be the best
candidates for this series of treatments.
The facial is performed by licensed estheticians and usually takes 60 – 90 minutes,
depending on what area of concern the
esthetician and client have decided to
address during the initial consultation.
The esthetician will use a two-pronged
tipped instrument to gently deliver the
micro-current to the muscles of the face
and neck. To achieve the ultimate benefits, normally approximately 12 treatments are perfomed, twice weekly, for 6
weeks. Desired results can be obtained
at a fraction of the cost of traditional
facelifts.
Think of it as an exercise routine for
the face. Men and women alike are seeking micro-current in their facial procedures regardless of their age.
For more information contact: Joyce Darr
The Skin Care Center, 4081/2 State St
Greensboro NC 27405, 336-273-3545
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Why
Live Blood Analysis
is important
o you want to see how healthy you really are? Look at
your blood. The morphology, or how the blood changes, will reveal to what extent your body is changing. If
the blood initially looks good at the time of the test, but starts
to rapidly degrade or change, then your physical condition may
be poorer than suspected, and a great deal of work to build
your immunity, nutritional support and absorption may be
needed. If the blood initially looks somewhat less than ideal,
but doesn’t degrade much within the time of the test, it is possible that your constitution is strong and therefore less work
may be necessary to help you regain or retain vibrant health.
Live blood analysis may be useful to help change current
conditions or symptoms, and it may play an important role in
possibly preventing more serious problems by a simple testing
of a single drop of blood. This may include the early detection
of platelet aggregation, which can lead to clots, and freefloating plaque which may be a sign of cardiovascular problems.
First, blood is taken from the finger in the form of a single
drop. The slides are used with a cover glass to reduce rapid
deterioration and oxygen damage. Two or three slides are prepared to help determine if similar blood patterns are visible in
all samples. These live blood samples are then examined under
a darkfield/phase contrast microscope which displays the image
on a television monitor. The following conditions may be ascertained:
• Low vitamin B12 and Folic Acid utilization
• Disturbance in protein utilization
• Fat metabolism problems
• Cholesterol crystals
• Liver/bowel toxicity
• Circulatory impairment
• Excessive free-radical damage
• Platelet aggregation (clots)
• Allergic reactions
• Systemic infections
• Immune system function & activity
What the Blood Reveals
Rouleau.
This is the singular of rouleaux in French, and means a “row
of coins”. Red blood cells are disc-shaped, and when found in
this pattern, may indicate a lack of sufficient stomach acid, or
an acute phase reaction to an improper food, stress (adrenalin),
or an allergen. Rouleau may be described as having a large
number of cells with a greatly decreased surface area. The cells
are aggregated into columns that resemble a stack of coins,
which decreases the amount of oxygen and nutrients carried
to the tissues. Circulation is compromised and oxygen transport
and carbon dioxide exchange is diminished.
Symptoms may include poor stamina and overwhelming
fatigue, shortness of breath, bad digestion, inflammation,
edema, and low skin temperature.
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Erythrocyte Aggregation.
When the red cells are drawn together, as if by a magnet,
this is a condition known as an erythrocyte aggregation. This is
a problem similar to rouleau, but the cohesion is formed into
a “clump” instead of a row. It is considered to be more severe
than rouleau. It is also referred to as “blood sludge” and when
very large formations are evident they may potentially be lifethreatening.
Symptoms are similar to those found in rouleau, but even
more problematic and usually not short term, as in a food allergy or stress-related fatigue. Saturated fats and poor fat utilization, as well as excessive proteins are found to be problematic.
Chylous.
This is fat in the blood. It is an evaluation of the triglyceride
fat, cholesterol, phospholipids and proteins in the blood at the
time. It correlated with what the individual ate before the test.
It appears in the bloodstream within 45 minutes after eating
and should clear within 4 hours. However, if the person consumed little fat and small portions, but we see considerable fat
in the blood, we know that they have high blood fats (cholesterol/triglycerides), poor digestion of fat, and/or a weak liver
that is unable to clear this fat.
Spicules.
These are needle-like inclusions which are formed from
fibrin. We generally see this condition along with sticky red
cells and chronic inflammatory or degenerative problems. This
may indicate a liver damaged by blood pressure medications,
antihistamines, steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
agents, antibiotics, alcohol, and other drugs. Fibrinogen is involved in clotting, and when the fibrin needles begin to appear
quickly after taking the sample, we need to look at using supplements that reduce inflammation and clotting.
Poikilocytes.
These are deformed red cells. They may resemble bottlecaps or are generally deformed and are not round with sufficient
cell wall flexibility. Researchers believe that free-radical damage
causes membrane rigidity. However, poor fat metabolism may
also be involved. The red blood cell walls are composed primarily of fats. These membranes are subject to peroxidation in
the presence of oxygen.
Fatigue usually accompanies poikilocytosis. Cell walls that
are deformed don’t have sufficient elasticity to pump oxygen
and nutrients to the tissues. Fried foods, saturated and hydrogenated fats, people who work in or are exposed to the sun for
prolonged periods, or patients undergoing chemotherapy or
radiation often exhibit this problem. Also, as stated earlier, poor
fat metabolism will show similar cell-wall distortions.
Anisocytosis.
Abnormal sizes of red blood cells indicate low iron, folic
acid, and vitamin B-12 deficiencies. Anisocytosis is seen in
autoimmune hemolytic anemia, liver disease, megaloblastic
anemia of infancy, pernicious anemia, and sickle cell disease.
Intrinsic factor is a relative small glycoprotein secreted by the
stomach wall that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B-12.
Insufficient B-12 must be replaced by either injection or to a
lesser extent by sublingual absorption. Anisocytes are larger or
smaller than the normal size cells.
Macrocytes.
These are larger than normal red cells, with a diameter
greater than 9 microns. The normal average is 7.2 microns.
Some of the conditions associated with macrocytes are poor
absorption, pernicious anemia, lack of hydrochloric acid and
quick food transit. Macrocytes, like other anisocytes, are found
in vitamin B-12 and folic acid deficiencies. Macrocytes are
frequently seen in individuals who have had stomach surgeries,
tumors, small bowel inflammation, parasitic bowel infection
and inflammation of the pancreas.
Microcytes.
Microcytes are smaller than normal red cells, with a diameter of less than 6 microns compared to a normal of 7.2 microns.
They frequently have an MCV of less than 80-82 cubic microns.
They often have less hemoglobin than normal cells and are
seen in iron deficiency anemia and other forms of anemia.
Ovalcytes.
These are oval-shaped red cells which have more total
volume than normal sized cells. They indicate folic acid and
vitamin B-12 deficiency. Without sufficient folic acid or vitamin
B-12, DNA synthesis is interrupted. Junk food may be a major
causative factor. They are often found in late stages of pregnancy, depression, alcoholism, individuals with poor fat metabolism, and those with vitamin B depletion caused by certain
medications.
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Codocytes.
These are also called Target Cells.
They are red cells whose membranes
have collapsed inwards, leaving a ring of
elevated membrane around a central
“hole” with a dot in the center, looking
like a target. Target cells can indicate iron
deficiency or reduced hemoglobin synthesis. Less often, they may indicate
thalassemia. Possible low iron, bile insufficiency, or liver issues may be causal.
In women, target cells often appear
during menstruation and pregnancy.
Symptoms may include pale skin and low
energy due to malabsorption.
Echinocytes (Burr Cells).
Echinocytes are deteriorating red
blood cells. They derive their name from
the Greek word for “sea urchin”. They
indicate damaged cells (either improper
slide preparation or internal conditions),
toxins, alcohol, poor dietary habits, antibodies due to possible infection, or a pH
imbalance.
Symptoms may include low energy,
circulatory problems, and degenerative
disease.
Ghost Cells.
These are “shadow” cells. Ghosting
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may occur as a result of pressure from the
cover glass resting on the slide. The pressure may cause weakened cell walls to
loose their shape. However, if ghosting is
seen while the specimen is being examined, there may be an overall cell-wall
weakness. The membrane walls have lost
integrity and allowed the hemoglobin to
escape.
Poor fat metabolism or utilization,
oxidative stress, smoking, alcohol, or
drug-induced damage may also be problematic. Usually low energy and depression may accompany this condition.
Plaque.
Plaque is an irregular, hard or soft,
abnormal formation that is generally
composed of a lipid core (fat), along with
thrombocyte aggregations plus calcification and collagen formations. This indicates poor fat metabolism/utilization, and
may also indicate dehydration. Generally, accumulated debris from the blood
stream has solidified to form this destructive mass.
Conditions associated with plaque
include cold hands and feet, poor circulation, reduced energy and stamina, pain
in the calves when walking, chest pain,
and high blood pressure. Plaque may
indicate a history of diabetes, heart attack, or stroke.
Thrombocyte Aggregation.
This is also called platelet aggregation. Platelets are less than 2 microns, or
approximately 1/3 to 1/4 the size of a red
blood cell, and normally circulate freely
in the blood. They are essential to the
clotting of blood immediately after injury.
An elevated amount of thrombocyte
aggregation may indicate high stress, high
fat diet or poor fat metabolism, drugs,
food allergy, high serum epinephrine,
and/or injury (acute phase reaction).
Stress increases the release of adrenaline
into the bloodstream. Smoking, alcohol,
and caffeine can also stimulate abnormal
platelet aggregation.
Alex Thompson offers live blood analysis
at Vaughan Integrative Medicine, 1301-A
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Call 336-808-3627 for an appointment
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Lexington, NC 27292 336-236-7187
Evaluate the level of your energy flow
with a meridian stress assessment. Noninvasive. For more information, call or
email [email protected].
See ad on page 26.
WELLNESS CENTERS
Fibromyalgia Solutions Center
of the Triad - Steve Willen, DC
3808-H High Point Rd. - Greensboro
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Fibromyalgia, Horrible Sleep, IBS, Depression, Widespread Pain, Unrelenting
fatigue, Fibro Fog. Dr. Willen has been
successfully treating this illness for years.
There are Solutions. See ad on page 46.
YOGA & TAI CHI
FAMILY YOGA
Cheryl Andres
1616-E Battleground Avenue
336-272-0005, Greensboro
www.familyyoga.org
Prenatal, Mom & Baby, Children's, Yoga Fundamentals,
Restorative, Easy Does It,
Beginners, Mixed Level,
Intermediate, Power Flow,
Yoga for Men and Pilates
classes are offered. See web site for
class descriptions, schedule and pricing.
Family Yoga also offers Massage therapy
services. See ad on page 23.
Yoga Café
711 Milner Drive
336-299-1070
Complete Yoga Program, including Yoga
Foundations I and II, Gentle Yoga and
Yoga for all levels. Also offering massage therapy and bodywork. See ad on
page 48.
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Looking for motivated individuals interested in a lucrative entrepreneurial opportunity
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NEW YEAR’S
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Metabolic Effect Inc. is relaunching its popular online fat loss
program designed to teach the diet, exercise and lifestyle habits
that lead to sustained fat loss. This ten-week program will address
the underlying hormonal mechanisms that lead to fat gain. We have
had almost 100 people complete our programs with substantial
changes in body composition, mental and emotional relationships to
food, increased performance, and health.
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Cost:
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Natural Triad readers is $1750
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the true power to unlocking fat loss. These signaling molecules not only turn
on the body’s fat burning potential, but control hunger, energy, and mood as
well. By identifying and then correcting the unique hormonal makeup of an
individual, this program teaches the body how to burn fat again. With the right
tools this hormonal fat burning state can be learned, practiced, and mastered.
This Program is the only approach that identifies the major hormonal issues
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participant.
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• Individualized fat loss program based on your hormonal, metabolic and
psychological makeup.
• Personal training sessions (through online access to the Metabolic Effect
video workouts). These workouts allow every fitness level to take advantage of the unique hormonal fat burning effects of short-duration high
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• Weekly educational group meetings via tele-seminar focusing on the
behavior modifications and mental changes that must take place to
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participant will receive a state-of-the-art body composition monitor
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• Continuous email coaching and support with
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Peace on Earth
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hether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Hajj or any other, December
is full of religious and cultural traditions. Whatever your belief or tradition, your neighbor may hold another one dear.
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December 8:
December 12:
December 13:
December 21-29:
December 25:
Bodhi Day (Buddhist) and Eid'ul-Adha (Muslim)
Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican)
St. Lucia Day (Swedish)
Hanukkah (Jewish)
Christmas Day (Christian)
December 26:
Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish)
December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa (African American)
December 31:
Omisoka (Japanese)
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Solutions for Who We Really Are.
So why not recycle holiday gift wrap? Lilienfield notes that if every family reused just 2 feet of
holiday ribbon, the 38,000 miles of ribbon saved
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depression. Why not keep it
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tension and soothes the
nerves: sprinkle a few drops
of diluted cinnamon leaf oil
on rolled cinnamon sticks and
add to potpourri made from dried
orange peel, orange oil and basil.
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help prevent and treat cystitis, and
discourage kidney stones.
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COMMUNITYevents
Monday, December 1
Holiday Stress Screening. 1-7 pm. Don’t
let the holidays get the best of you! Take
a break from the hustle and bustle to learn
ways to better cope and deal with holiday
stress. Talk with a mental health professional from the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, and take a FREE,
confidential screening for depression and
anxiety. At BestHealth, located on the
upper level of Hanes Mall in W-S. Call
336-765-8804 for details.
HypnoBirthing ®. 6-8pm. Explore alternative techniques for safe and comfortable birthing through guided imagery,
visualization, and special breathing. Also
includes breastfeeding class, pregnancy
empowerment session, pregnancy massage, and supplemental materials. Six
weekly sessions beginning December 1.
Call for details or to register 336-441-5955
or 800-788-8197. Peaceful Beginnings.
208 State Street, GSO, NC .www.peaceful-beginnings.org or http://blog.deanaryan.com/
Tuesday, December 2
Heart Disease: Inherited from Birth. 2
pm. Though we often think of sedentary
lifestyles and poor eating habits as leading to heart disease, some people are
actually born with congenital heart problems that have nothing to do with healthrelated behaviors. WFUBMC pediatric
cardiologist Dr. Ethridge Lovett explains
the diagnosis and latest advances in treatment for patients of all ages. At BestHealth,
located on the upper level of Hanes Mall
in W-S. Call 336-765-8804 for details.
Energetic Healing. 5:30 pm. Dr. Winn
Sams of the Adawehi Institute in Columbus, NC, is a summa cum laude graduate
of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and an advanced proficiency rated
practitioner of the Activator Technique,
the most widely used low force technique
in the world. By also offering the pharmaceutical science of homeopathy, Dr.
Sams combines two powerful and essential avenues to true healing. Come learn
how to access the healing power that
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resides within us by simply acknowledging that you are energy, thereby allowing
avenues to open that are essential for
healing to be complete. At BestHealth,
Wednesday, December 3
Hands-On Massage. 6 pm. Suzanne
Melcher of WFUBMC Recreation Therapy
explains the uses and benefits of therapeutic massage when offered by a licensed therapist. Join the group to practice basic massage techniques and experience the relaxation and stress relief
firsthand! At BestHealth, located on the
Thursday, December 4
Dynamic Relaxation: Moderating Stress
24/7. 6:30-8 pm. Dynamic relaxation is
the leading stress management technique
in terms of frequency and success rates.
William McCann, PsyD, of WFUBMC
Family & Community Medicine, presents
the history and current practice of this
proven treatment. Experience a 20-minute practice of deep relaxation and learn
how to incorporate dynamic relaxation
into everyday life. For BestHealth members only. Call 336-765-8804 for details.
Essentials of Breastfeeding. 6-8pm. Learn
how to know if your baby is nursing well,
position and latch techniques and more.
Classes taught by a certified lactation
consultant. FREE. Call to register. Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street, GSO, NC
336-441-5955. www.peaceful-beginnings.org
Friday, December 5
Look Good, Feel Better. 11 am-1 pm.
Women undergoing cancer treatment can
learn ways to enhance and feel better
about their appearance. Receive a free
make-up kit valued at over $150 for participating. Sponsored by the American
Cancer Society. At BestHealth, located on
the upper level of Hanes Mall in W-S. Call
Saturday, December 6
HypnoBirthing ®. 1-6pm. Explore alternative techniques for safe and comfortable birthing through guided imagery,
visualization, and special breathing. Also
includes breastfeeding class, pregnancy
empowerment session, pregnancy massage, and supplemental materials. Twoweekend sessions beginning December
6, 2008. Call for details and to register
336-441-5955 or 800-788-8197. Peaceful Beginnings. 208 State Street, GSO,
NC. www.peaceful-beginnings.org or
http://blog.deanaryan.com/
Monday, December 8
Organic Produce and Farming: Explore
the Possibilities. 6 pm. Join registered
dietitian Dayle Fitzgibbons (Fuentes) for
a discussion about the benefits of organic farming and community-sustained
agriculture. At BestHealth, located on the
Tuesday, December 9
Promoting Mental Health in Women –
Naturally! 2 pm. When nature offers
medical benefits, it’s easier for women to
enjoy their lives and take care of themselves fully. Dr. Kathi Kemper, pediatrician and Director of WFUBMC’s Integrative Medicine Program, presents ways
women can maximize their mental health
the natural way. At BestHealth, located
on the upper level of Hanes Mall in W-S.
Call 336-765-8804 for details.
Breastfeeding after the Essentials. 6-8pm.
A deeper understanding of breastfeeding
including back to work issues, breast
pump information, introducing a bottle
and more. Classes taught by a certified
lactation consultant. FREE. Call to register. Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street,
GSO, NC 336-441-5955. www.peacefulbeginnings.org
Friday, December 12
Cholesterol Screening. 12-4 pm. Get
your total cholesterol, HDL and glucose
checked with a simple finger stick. Results
in five minutes; fasting NOT required!
Free for BestHealth members; $25 for
non-members. Appointment required. At
BestHealth, located on the upper level of
Hanes Mall in W-S. Call 336-765-8804
for details.
Women’s Self-Defense 1:30 pm. Learn
the moves needed to better defend yourself in a variety of situations. Join certified
martial arts instructor Michael Joyce for
a review of the basic elements of selfdefense, including escapes, holds, striking points and more. Ideal for females
ages 16 and up. At BestHealth, located
on the upper level of Hanes Mall in W-S.
Call 336-765-8804 for details.
Monday, December 15
Understanding and Managing Back Pain.
6:30 pm. Physical therapist Rick Gustaitis
of the WFUBMC Spine Center discusses
the common causes of, risk factors for
and management of back pain. Hear how
the origins and treatment approaches to
back pain are assessed and treated using
the McKenzie Method (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®)system. For
B e s t H e a l t h m e m b e r s o n l y. C a l l
Tuesday, December 16
Adding Life to Your Years. 1 pm. Research
and treatments are now available to help
older adults not only live longer, but more
importantly, live well. WFUBMC gerontologist Dr. Mary Lyles explains how work
is being done to prevent disability
throughout the aging process. For
B e s t H e a l t h m e m b e r s o n l y. C a l l
Surviving Newborn Care Class 6-8pm.
All the surprises that come along with a
new baby: lab work, jaundice, immunizations, normal newborn variations, bath-
ing, crying and more. Cost $25.00 per
family. Call to register. Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street, GSO, NC
Wednesday, December 17
Monday, December 22
Caregiver Support Group. 1 pm. Cosponsored with the Hospice & Palliative Care
Center. Meets monthly. At BestHealth,
Aerobics of the Mind. 10:30 am-12:30
pm. Join WFUBMC recreation therapist
Carolyn Austin for this fun, interactive
workshop and learn ways to improve
brainpower and enhance memory. Only
$5 for this two-hour session. At BestHealth,
Coping with the Death of a Spouse. 2:30
pm. Monthly support group cosponsored
with Hospice and Palliative Care Center.
At BestHealth, located on the upper
level of Hanes Mall in W-S. Call
Pleasing the Picky Eater. 6 pm. Getting
kids to eat healthily can be a challenge
for many parents. WFUBMC pediatrician
Dr. Samina Taha explains how to train
kids to eat what they should, what to
expect nutrition-wise at various developmental stages, and the health consequences of nutrition deficits throughout
life. At BestHealth, located on the upper
level of Hanes Mall in W-S. Call
Nurturing the Pregnant Couple, Birthing
and Beyond - An expectant couples workshop for the body, mind and spirit.
1:00-4:30 Saturday and Sunday. This two
day, seven-hour intensive workshop focuses on massage and yoga techniques
to benefit the expectant mother, her partner and their baby. Enrollment Limited.
$135 per couple, ($50.00 deposit required to hold space), Includes notebook
of information covered in workshop.
Family Yoga, 1616-E Battleground Ave,
GSO, 272-0005, www.familyyoga.org.
Friday, December 19
A Fatty Heart Attack. 1:30 pm. When it
comes to risk for a heart attack, having
excess fat around the heart may be worse
than having a high body mass index or a
thick waist. Dr. Jingzhong Ding of WFUBMC Gerontology explains how the distribution of fat can determine a person’s
likelihood to suffer from severe heart
disease as they age. At BestHealth, located on the upper level of Hanes Mall
Newborn & Infant Massage Class.
2-4pm. Interactive massage techniques
to use on your newborn and infant.
Also, knowledge of baby - friendly lotions, oils and essential oils. $20.00 per family. Call to register. Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street, GSO, NC
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ONGOINGevents
monday
Pilates. 9:30 – 10:30 am. Pilates is a method of physical and
mental conditioning. This class stresses core muscle strength
through a series of exercises performed on the floor to achieve a
balanced body. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground Ave, Greensboro, 272-0005, www.familyyoga.org.
Mom & Baby Yoga. 11am-12:15pm. Also Wed. 11 am. Bring
your baby with you to rgain your strength & energy after
childbirth. Enjoy the community of other new moms while in
a comfortable setting where you may feed or change your baby
as needed. Designed for newborns to crawlers. Family Yoga,
1616 E Battleground Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Children’s Yoga. 4-5pm. A fun-filled class with yoga, music &
movement. Children ages four to seven are welcome. ** Children’s yoga birthday parties available ** Family Yoga, 1616 E
Battleground Ave, GSO, 272-0005
Beginner Yoga. 6-7:15 pm. Also Sat. at 9 am. For those w/ some
yoga experience & familiarity w/ poses. This class will improve
your strength, flexibility & concentration. Appropriate for those
who are re-entering their yoga practice. Family Yoga, 1616 E
Battleground Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
tuesday
Intermediate Yoga. 9:30-10:45am. (Also Thurs. 9:30 am and
Saturday 10:30 am.) Yoga at a level for those who are familiar
with traditional asanas (poses). Increase your strength, flexibility & concentration in this class by experiencing fast pace flow,
inversions & arm balances. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground
Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Easy Does It Yoga. 1-2:15 pm. Also Thurs. 1 pm. A class designed for those desiring to work at a slower pace. No prior
yoga experience necessary. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground
Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Pain Relief Night. 5:00-7:30. An affordable new concept using
20 minutes of deep tissue massage focused specifically on relieving pain in the neck & back. $20 for 20 minutes. Alderman
Massage Therapy, 1400 Battleground Ave. Suite 214B, GSO.
Roy Alderman, LMBT #7515. Call 339-5058 for an appointment today. You have nothing to lose but your pain!
Affordable Stress Relief. 5-7:30. Short, focused Reflexology
sessions with an emphasis on techniques that reduce stress
and induce relaxation. $20.00 for 20 minutes. Shining Light
Reflexology - 1400 Battleground Ave. Suite 214B, GSO. Call
Certified Reflexologist Lori Alderman at 339-0656 for an appointment.
Prenatal Yoga. 6-7:15 pm. (Also Wed. 9:30 am & Thurs. 6 pm)
Prepare your mind & body for the challenges of pregnancy &
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labor. This class is designed to build your strength & stamina,
ease discomforts of pregnancy & teach you how to relax. Experience the fellowship & support of other pregnant women.
No prior yoga is necessary. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground
Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Yoga for Men. 7:30-8:45 pm. An on-going class held each
Tuesday evening that focuses on the male anatomy and its
requirements while bring yoga mind-body awareness to the
participants. Approx. every 7 weeks an introduction to Yoga
for Men is held on Thursday evenings to prepare those that
have not taken yoga for the Tuesday class. See web site for
more details on class structure and introductory class offering.
Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground Ave, Greensboro, 272-0005,
www.familyyoga.org.
wednesday
Prenatal and Mom & Baby noted on Monday and Tuesday
classes at Family Yoga.
Group Lactation Consultation/Support. 1-3 PM. Ffor mothers
who want to breastfeed their babies and are challenged by an
assortment of issues. A certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)
will assist you and your baby in a group setting. Some of the
challenges we help with include, but are not limited to, engorgement, sore or painful breastfeeding, difficulty with latch,
slow or inadequate weight gain, low milk supply, breast pump
and back to work issues and more. $25.00 per session, Every
Wednesday, 1pm-3pm, Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street
Greensboro, NC. 336-441-5955. www.peaceful-beginnings.
org. Call for details. Private Sessions also available.
Business Opportunity Meeting. 6-7 PM. Change your life physically and financially with an amazing discovery called Vemma.
Supplement your income, or even replace your current job,
working from home. No registration or sign up fees, no inventory to carry, free support and training. Sessions are limited to
4-5 people so reserve your space by calling 336-454-6469 or
email [email protected].
Mixed Level. 6:30 pm and Fri. 9:30 am. Work at your individual
level as the teacher guides you through a hatha flow practice.
Prior experience with yoga is necessary. Family Yoga, 1616 E
thursday
Intermediate, Easy Does It and Prenatal noted on Tuesday’s
classes at Family Yoga.
Yoga Fundamentals. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Yoga Fundamentals is
a novice's introduction to yoga that runs over a 6-week time
frame. Learn basic yoga poses, proper breathing, transition
& relaxation that will guide you into proper position & flow
techniques. Reg. Required. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground
Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Healing Night. 6:30 pm. Ongoing for 8 yrs. Fee: Love offering.
Reiki, Healing Touch, toning, Energy Radiance, La Ho Chi, light
therapy....all healing modalities welcome. Held at Spirit House
in GSO. 674-8008 for directions.
Restorative Yoga. 11 AM-12 Noon. By using blankets and bolsters, your entire body will be supported, allowing for passive
opening of the upper and lower body. Staying in a position for
several minutes with focus on your breathing encourages deep
relaxation and stress reduction. No prior yoga experience is
needed. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground Ave, Greensboro,
272-0005, www.familyyoga.org.
friday
saturday
Mixed Level noted on Wednesday class at Family Yoga.
Group Lactation Consultation/Support. 10 AM-12 Noon. For
mothers who want to breastfeed their babies and are challenged
by an assortment of issues. A certified lactation consultant
(IBCLC) will assist you and your baby in a group setting. Some
of the challenges we help with include, but are not limited
to, engorgement, sore or painful breastfeeding, difficulty with
latch, slow or inadequate weight gain, low milk supply, breast
pump and back to work issues and more. $25.00 per session.
Fridays, 10am-12pm, Peaceful Beginnings, 208 State Street
Greensboro, NC. 336-441-5955. www.peaceful-beginnings.
org. Call for details. Private Sessions also available
Beginner Yoga. 9 AM. For those w/ some yoga experience
& familiarity w/ poses. This class will improve your strength,
flexibility & concentration. Appropriate for those who are reentering their yoga practice. Family Yoga, 1616 E Battleground
Ave, GSO, 272-0005.
Intermediate Yoga. 10:30 am.) Yoga at a level for those who are
familiar with traditional asanas (poses). Increase your strength,
flexibility & concentration in this class by experiencing fast
pace flow, inversions & arm balances. Family Yoga, 1616 E
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Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market—58
GTCC—43
Herbal Life—65
Himalayan Goji Juice—
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy—65
Inner Light Institute—31
Innovated By Design—29
Inspire—51
Integrative Therapies—7
Jacob Felder—31
Kulp Reid Dentistry—21
Light As a Feather—29
Light Touch—14
Loving Scents—64
Marie Andersen-Whitehurst—38
Marilyn Cahoon—31
Metabolic Effect—34, 63
Miko's House of Locs—28
Natural Triad—72
Nature's Pearl—13
Neurofeedback Associates—14
Nikken—11
O Baby Organics—12
Peaceful-Beginnings—30
Piedmont Integrative Medicine—52
Proper Nutrition—40
Ray Coggin—20
Reflexology—47
Salama Chiropractic—39
School of Esoteric Healing—42
Senior Living Magazine—69
SLOWER Network—53
Sustainable Organic Solutions—35
Synergy Health, Inc.—38
Ten Thousand Villages—10
The Best of Water—13
The Club—57
The Cotton Flower—28
The Wearable Planet—18
Through the Looking Glass—26
Triad Financial Advisors—19
Triad Healthcare Alliance—61
Vaughan Integrative Medicine—2, 49
Vemma—71
Vic Spies—48
Whup-A-Bug—37
World Villages—10
YMCA—41
Yoga Cafe—48
Zaytoon—50
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